Premier Wen Jiabao and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Thursday discussed bilateral ties and issues of common concern during a telephone conversation.

Wen said China and Malaysia have maintained close high-level communications and coordination in international and regional affairs. Cooperation in all fields has also been fruitful.

Wen stressed that it is the common aspiration of everyone in the region to develop the economy, improve people's lives and jointly tackle challenges.

China is willing to work with Malaysia to maintain peace and stability in East Asia and promote common prosperity, Wen said.

Najib said Malaysian-Chinese relations have withstood the test of international vicissitudes and benefited both peoples.

China is a close and reliable friend of Malaysia. Nothing could block the development of friendly relations between the two countries, Najib said, adding that Malaysia is willing to strengthen cooperation with China to safeguard the common interests of both sides as well as all countries in the region.