(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-03-29 19:23

KUALA LUMPUR  -- The Malaysian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Saturday, saying that Malaysia is pleased that the Chinese government has been able to maintain stability and protect the lives of innocent people in Tibet.

The ministry said that Malaysia is also relieved to learn that the situation in Tibet is returning to normal.

The ministry noted that Malaysia considers Tibet as an inalienable part of China, believing that the Chinese government will take action that is in the best interest of its people to ensure safety, security and territorial integrity.

Malaysia welcomes the offer by the Chinese government to talk with the Dalai Lama, it said.

Malaysia believes that the Beijing Olympics should not be politicized and remains confident that the Beijing Olympics will be successfully in August 2008.