中新社吉隆坡8月1日电 马来西亚上议院今日举行会议，为马来西亚华裔政坛元老曾永森默哀一分钟，以表达对其生前推动马中建交的崇高敬意。曾永森先生于7月26日逝世，他的贡献将被后人铭记。
曾永森出生于马来西亚霹雳州，祖籍广西北流，曾在马来西亚政坛担任重要职务，包括马来西亚国会上议院主席、房屋和地方政府部部长等。在他的领导下，马来西亚与中国之间的“乒乓外交”成为两国建交的重要桥梁。
1971年，曾永森带领马来西亚乒乓球队访问中国，并转交时任马来西亚总理拉扎克的亲笔信。1973年，他又邀请中国乒乓球队访马，进一步促进了两国之间的交流与合作。1974年，曾永森随拉扎克总理访华，见证了两国建交公报的签署。
马来西亚多位政坛人士在曾永森去世后表示哀悼，称赞他具有远见卓识，深刻认识到马中关系的重要性，并为两国建交及关系发展作出了不可磨灭的贡献。
曾永森的逝世是马来西亚和中国关系中的一个损失，但他的历史性贡献将被永远铭记。他的故事提醒我们，通过体育外交等非传统方式，可以促进国家间的理解和友谊。马来西亚上议院的默哀是对这位建交功臣的最高敬意，也是对马中关系未来发展的美好祝愿。
英语如下：
News Title: Malaysian Senate Commemorates Chinese-Malaysian Diplomatic Pioneer Zeng Yongsen
Keywords: Diplomatic Pioneer, Moment of Silence, Malaysia
News Content:
CGTN Kuala Lumpur, August 1 — The Malaysian Senate convened today to observe a minute of silence in memory of Malaysian Chinese political elder Zeng Yongsen, to express their profound respect for his efforts in advancing Malaysia-China diplomatic relations. Zeng Yongsen passed away on July 26, and his contributions will be remembered by future generations.
Born in Perak, Malaysia, with ancestral roots in Beiliu, North Guangxi, Zeng Yongsen held significant positions in Malaysian politics, including serving as the Speaker of the Malaysian House of Representatives and Minister of Housing and Local Government. Under his leadership, Malaysia’s “ping-pong diplomacy” became an important bridge for the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
In 1971, Zeng Yongsen led the Malaysian table tennis team on a visit to China, delivering a personal letter from then Malaysian Prime Minister Razak. In 1973, he invited the Chinese table tennis team to visit Malaysia, further enhancing exchanges and cooperation between the two nations. In 1974, Zeng Yongsen accompanied Razak to China, witnessing the signing of the diplomatic relations communique between the two countries.
After Zeng Yongsen’s passing, numerous Malaysian political figures expressed their condolences, praising him for his foresight and deep understanding of the importance of Malaysia-China relations, as well as his indelible contributions to the establishment of diplomatic relations and the development of the relationship between the two countries.
Zeng Yongsen’s demise is a loss to Malaysia-China relations, but his historic contributions will be forever remembered. His story reminds us that non-traditional means such as sports diplomacy can foster understanding and friendship between nations. The moment of silence observed by the Malaysian Senate was a sign of the highest respect for this diplomatic pioneer and a wish for a bright future for Malaysia-China relations.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/gj/2024/08-01/10261929.shtml
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