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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit Jakarta on July 6 for an annual Leaders' Retreat with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, focusing on deepening cooperation in trade, green energy, and digital connectivity.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official state visit, invited by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The visit signals continued diplomatic ties between the neighbouring nations.
Asean has called for restoration of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, citing deep concerns over economic fallout from Middle East tensions affecting energy costs and regional supply chains.
Myanmar's reintegration into ASEAN's official meetings remains distant, with Manila signalling that the junta must first demonstrate concrete compliance with the bloc's Five-Point Consensus framework on the political crisis.
ASEAN's foreign ministers convened with eleven dialogue partners in Manila to address energy security concerns and the escalating West Asia crisis, with the US pledging $1.5 billion in strategic investments.
Indonesia has pressed Asean member states to translate their pledges into concrete regional outcomes, warning that mounting geopolitical tensions—particularly the Middle East conflict—pose a significant test of the bloc's institutional credibility and strategic cohesion.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated newly appointed British PM Andy Burnham, pledging to elevate bilateral cooperation through digital trade, AI, clean energy and defence initiatives.
Thailand and Cambodia are honouring their May agreement to pursue peaceful solutions to their border conflict, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed this week, with no major incidents reported.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei on reaching his 80th birthday, expressing hopes for continued cooperation between the neighbouring nations.
Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur, signalling renewed commitment to deepening cooperation between the two neighbouring nations across multiple sectors.
ASEAN members have doubled down on their Five-Point Consensus framework for Myanmar, emphasizing humanitarian assistance, violence reduction, and political dialogue despite the junta's recent parliamentary rejection.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his wife Thananon arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit. Thananon enjoyed a scenic cruise of Putrajaya Lake, hosted by Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, wife of PM Anwar Ibrahim.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised Malaysia's commitment to resolving Myanmar's political deadlock through constructive engagement rather than military intervention, positioning Thailand as a crucial mediator given its geographical proximity and regional standing.
Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing visited Laos from July 3-5 to mark seven decades of diplomatic relations, with both nations pledging expanded cooperation in defence, trade, energy and regional forums.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has clarified that Malaysia's delegation visit to Myanmar in May was part of ASEAN's broader diplomatic strategy to maintain dialogue, not an endorsement of the junta regime.
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Malaysia and Bangladesh have pledged to work together through ASEAN platforms to address the protracted Rohingya refugee crisis, with both nations committing to coordinate with Myanmar authorities for a lasting resolution.
Cambodian PM Hun Manet has pressed Thailand to appoint a Joint Boundary Commission chief and restart stalled border survey work, signalling Phnom Penh's commitment to peaceful dispute resolution through established diplomatic channels.
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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong has urged Russia to maintain its involvement in Asean-led regional forums, signalling the city-state's commitment to inclusive dialogue as it prepares for its 2027 chairmanship of the ten-member bloc.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's final day in Turkmenistan will feature strategic talks with the country's leadership aimed at expanding trade relations, boosting mutual investment, and strengthening bilateral partnerships in Central Asia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping for their stance on Middle Eastern peace, while condemning what he calls Western hypocrisy in supporting Israeli actions.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held discussions with international media in Kazan, focusing on strengthening Asean-Russia cooperation, energy security partnerships, and cultural exchange initiatives amid evolving global geopolitical challenges.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will travel to Kazan from June 17 for a two-day working visit, meeting with Tatarstan's president to strengthen Malaysia-Russia relations and broader ASEAN-Russia cooperation.
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta has concluded a five-day visit to Malaysia aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring economic cooperation opportunities in infrastructure development.
China's ambassador has commended Malaysia for its constructive engagement in South China Sea Code of Conduct negotiations, which have reached a pivotal stage. The talks aim to establish institutional safeguards for regional stability.