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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thailand's Anutin Charnvirakul held bilateral talks at Putrajaya on July 9, reviewing progress in Malaysia-Thailand relations and mapping new avenues for cooperation across trade, security, agriculture and regional affairs.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged emerging leaders to embrace continuous learning and evolving approaches while maintaining steadfast commitment to fundamental values including trust, integrity, and moral responsibility.
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Malaysia's waqf expertise gains international traction as the Malaysian Waqf Foundation partners with Omani institutions to advance Islamic social finance and asset development across the Gulf region.
Pakistan dispatched its largest delegation to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral in Tehran, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The gesture drew effusive praise from Iran's ambassador, who emphasized the enduring friendship between the two nations.
Singapore and Timor-Leste have signed a bilateral cooperation framework to deepen ties in investment, labour mobility, healthcare and education. PM Lawrence Wong's visit marks the first by a Singapore premier to the newly minted Asean member.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed a tentative understanding between the United States and Iran, while cautioning that sustained peace requires strict adherence to ceasefire terms and the critical reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international commerce.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister says ASEAN is developing fresh strategies to reinvigorate the Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar, with regional leaders tasking foreign ministers to engage directly with Naypyidaw.
Malaysia and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their alignment on Palestine, Gaza, Iran and Gulf stability during PM Tarique Rahman's first official trip abroad since taking office in February.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit, receiving a formal state reception at the Perdana Putra Complex in Putrajaya from Malaysian leadership.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for strengthened economic and technological cooperation between Asean and Russia, emphasizing trade expansion, artificial intelligence development, and energy collaboration as key pillars for regional prosperity.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping for promoting peace in West Asia and condemning attacks on civilians in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon, emphasizing Malaysia's commitment to principled independence from superpowers.
Malaysia has formally endorsed Türkiye's ambition to secure ASEAN Dialogue Partner status, emphasizing the nation's expanding role as a strategic economic and diplomatic partner across Southeast Asia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed the completion of a strategic trade and investment framework between Asean and Russia spanning 2026-2035, describing it as a significant opportunity to deepen economic cooperation despite challenges ahead.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim addressed the ASEAN-Russia Business Forum in Kazan as part of commemorative summit activities, meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and business representatives from across the region.
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta has described Malaysia-Timor-Leste relations as exceptionally strong, praising Malaysia's support since before the Southeast Asian nation's independence and commending Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's leadership.
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta departed Malaysia after a five-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. He praised Malaysia's support for his nation's ASEAN membership and invited Malaysian investors to infrastructure opportunities.