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Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn has arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations and exploring fresh opportunities for cooperation between the neighbouring ASEAN members.
Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn is in Malaysia for a two-day official visit to resurrect the bilateral joint commission mechanism, dormant since 2006, signalling strengthened regional cooperation.
The United States has reinforced its commitment to preserving freedom of navigation across international waters, particularly in the South China Sea, describing unrestricted maritime access as vital to regional economic stability and global commerce.
Egypt and Russia are pursuing closer economic and strategic partnership through joint ventures spanning nuclear energy, port development, and tourism initiatives discussed at ASEAN meetings.
Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing will meet Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Bangkok on August 6-7, marking Thailand's continued efforts to reintegrate the coup-affected nation into ASEAN.
Senior diplomats from China and the Philippines are preparing to hold their first ministerial-level meeting in two years, occurring as bilateral tensions mount over maritime disputes, Taiwan, and Japan ties.
ASEAN has designated Malaysia as country coordinator for relations with Turkiye following the regional bloc's decision to accept Ankara as a new Dialogue Partner, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan announced.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has touched down in Manila to lead Malaysia's delegation to the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, where regional security challenges and the Myanmar crisis will feature prominently.
Southeast Asian foreign ministers are convening in Manila this week to tackle regional flashpoints including Myanmar's civil war and rising Middle East hostilities, with major powers including the US, China and Russia in attendance.
Asean's annual foreign ministers meeting in Manila this week brings together top diplomats from major powers to address pressing regional challenges including Myanmar's unresolved crisis and South China Sea tensions, while Malaysia navigates competing domestic and diplomatic priorities.
Thailand and Cambodia are maintaining their pledge to resolve border tensions through negotiation, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed, with no major incidents reported since their May agreement under ASEAN chairmanship.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has sent formal congratulations to Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on his 80th birthday, expressing hope for strengthened Malaysia-Brunei cooperation and continued wise governance.
The Philippines maintains ASEAN's Five-Point Consensus as the core Myanmar peace strategy while advocating for more flexible, pragmatic implementation adjusted to changing circumstances on the ground.
The Philippines, holding ASEAN's rotating chairmanship, will facilitate an informal meeting between Myanmar's foreign minister and ASEAN counterparts in Bangkok on July 12, the first direct engagement since Myanmar's 2021 coup.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul performed an impromptu rendition of Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' at an official luncheon following bilateral talks in Putrajaya.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for inclusive engagement with all parties to resolve the Myanmar crisis, emphasising that the Myanmar people must be allowed to chart their own course.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to resolving the Myanmar conflict through dialogue and engagement, positioning Thailand as a key regional partner in advancing peace efforts.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has touched down in Malaysia for a two-day official visit, his first since returning to office in March 2026. The trip underscores deepening ties between the two neighbouring nations.
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing concluded a three-day state visit to Laos, where leaders pledged to expand cooperation in defence, trade, energy and tourism. The visit marked 70 years of diplomatic ties between the two neighbouring nations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed predictions of inevitable conflict in the South China Sea, advocating instead for sustained dialogue and adherence to international law to preserve regional peace.