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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected predictions of conflict in the South China Sea, emphasizing that Malaysia's engagement with China remains constructive and that dialogue and international law are vital to regional peace.
Malaysia has endorsed the emerging understanding between the United States and Iran, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim cautioning that lasting peace remains fragile while emphasising the urgency of implementing ceasefire terms and restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot arrives in Malaysia this week for talks on renewable energy cooperation, rare earth elements, and the halal sector. The visit marks his first since taking office in February 2025.
The 39th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, opening Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur, will feature an exclusive caucus examining Myanmar's deteriorating situation, offering frank discussions beyond official ASEAN lines.
ASEAN is exploring new strategies to strengthen implementation of its Five-Point Consensus framework for Myanmar, with Malaysia proposing ceasefire extension and comprehensive peace dialogue involving all parties.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and visiting Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman pledged coordinated efforts through ASEAN to address the Rohingya refugee crisis, emphasising dialogue with Myanmar authorities and strengthening bilateral ties across multiple sectors.
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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong has urged Russia to maintain its participation in ASEAN-led forums, signalling the city-state's diplomatic approach as it prepares to assume the ASEAN chair in 2027.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Russia has committed to supplying Malaysia with petrol, oil, and gas over the long term, strengthening the nation's energy security and diversifying its fuel sources away from traditional suppliers.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for strengthened Asean-Russia partnerships spanning trade, artificial intelligence, and energy development, signalling Malaysia's commitment to broadening regional diplomatic and economic engagement.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim secured a landmark long-term energy supply agreement with Russia during his Kazan visit, marking a strategic shift towards energy diversification and strengthened bilateral ties.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged acceleration of visa-free travel and direct flight services between Malaysia and Russia, citing the need to boost Russian tourist arrivals that currently lag significantly behind regional competitors.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has lauded Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping for championing peace and condemning atrocities in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon, emphasizing Malaysia's independent stance on regional conflicts.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is visiting Kazan from June 17 to meet with Tatarstan's leader Rustam Minnikhanov, signalling Malaysia's commitment to deepening strategic partnerships with Russia and advancing regional cooperation frameworks.
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Japan has rolled out an official welcoming ceremony for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during his first visit to Tokyo in his current capacity. The gesture underscores the strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta has proposed appointing a retired South-East Asian four-star general to oversee peace negotiations between Myanmar's military, ethnic armies, and opposition groups, drawing on his own mediation experience in Africa.