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Malaysia is activating ASEAN diplomatic channels to address the transboundary haze affecting several regions, with Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan emphasizing the bloc's importance in resolving inter-state environmental issues.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed gratitude to Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah for a phone call expressing concern about his health and offering prayers following his recent elective surgery.
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn has arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit, signalling continued efforts to deepen diplomatic and economic ties between the two Southeast Asian neighbours.
Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn is in Malaysia for a two-day official visit to co-chair the third Malaysia-Cambodia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation, reviving the mechanism after 20 years of inactivity.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit Indonesia on August 3–4, the first official visit by a Thai PM in 15 years. The trip aims to strengthen bilateral ties on trade, investment, and security, while positioning Thailand ahead of its 2028 ASEAN chairmanship.
Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn will visit Malaysia next week to attend the third Cambodia-Malaysia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation meeting, signalling strengthened ties between the two Southeast Asian neighbours.
Japan has pledged deeper cooperation with ASEAN, China, and South Korea on energy security and online fraud prevention at a foreign ministers' meeting in Manila, highlighting the region's growing economic influence.
Myanmar's military ruler Min Aung Hlaing will travel to Bangkok next month for talks with Thailand's Prime Minister, marking the latest diplomatic overture as Bangkok pursues the junta's return to ASEAN despite fierce opposition from other bloc members.
Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand reaffirmed their commitment to ASEAN at Manila meetings, pledging deeper cooperation on digital transformation, AI, green energy, and economic resilience amid rising global challenges.
ASEAN's 59th Foreign Ministers' Meeting prioritized energy and food security amid Middle East tensions. The US pledged US$1.5 billion in strategic investment, while the UK committed to diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional conflicts affecting member states.
ASEAN member states have appointed Malaysia as the country coordinator for relations with newly accepted Dialogue Partner Türkiye, marking another step in broadening the regional bloc's diplomatic partnerships.
Four European nations have been formally admitted to ASEAN's cornerstone Treaty of Amity and Cooperation, underscoring growing international backing for the bloc's peace and stability principles.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold talks with his Philippine counterpart Theresa Lazaro this week—their first meeting in two years—as disputes over the South China Sea, Japan relations, and Taiwan continue to strain bilateral ties.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has arrived in Manila to lead the Malaysian delegation at the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, where regional crises and dialogue relations will dominate discussions.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has congratulated Andy Burnham on his appointment as British Prime Minister, signalling the city-state's readiness to deepen bilateral cooperation on innovation, defence and multilateral issues as both nations assume regional leadership roles.
The Philippines is steering a week-long series of high-level ASEAN ministerial meetings focused on regional security, human rights protection, and geopolitical stability. Key discussions will address the South China Sea Code of Conduct and Myanmar's political crisis.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan is temporarily stepping away from campaigning to attend the annual Asean Ministers Meeting in Manila, where pressing geopolitical issues including Myanmar's political crisis and South China Sea negotiations will dominate discussions.
Thailand and Cambodia are maintaining their commitment to resolve border tensions through ongoing dialogue, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed, with no major incidents reported since their May agreement during the ASEAN summit in Cebu.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly congratulated Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei on his 80th birthday, expressing hopes for strengthened Malaysia-Brunei cooperation and wishing the Sultan continued wisdom in his reign.
Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim have pledged to strengthen bilateral ties across food security, energy, and upholding international maritime law during the president's inaugural state visit.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will make a three-day state visit to Malaysia from July 13 to 15, his first since assuming office. The visit reciprocates a May 2024 state visit by Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim.
The Philippines has backed calls for ASEAN to pragmatically reshape how it pursues its Myanmar peace plan, though the Five-Point Consensus remains foundational to resolving the ongoing military crisis.