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Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will host high-level delegations from Cambodia and Laos next week for joint commission meetings, marking Malaysia's turn as host nation for these annual diplomatic engagements.
Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn will visit Malaysia from August 3 for the third Cambodia-Malaysia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation meeting, aimed at deepening ties across multiple sectors.
Indonesia has called on Asean to convert its commitments into measurable achievements through strengthened regional frameworks and strategic partnerships, warning that mounting geopolitical tensions pose an existential test of the bloc's relevance and authority.
The Philippines is hosting the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting this week, bringing regional diplomats together to address security challenges, human rights promotion, and territorial disputes while reinforcing ASEAN's community identity.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming the United Kingdom's new prime minister, signalling commitment to deepening bilateral ties across defence, technology, and multilateral cooperation.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended warm birthday wishes to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei on reaching 80 years, emphasising the enduring partnership between Malaysia and the neighbouring sultanate.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to using negotiations and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea as the cornerstone for resolving maritime boundary disputes with regional neighbours.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam during a three-day state visit to Malaysia, with discussions covering bilateral trade and regional cooperation between the two neighbouring nations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to resolving the Myanmar crisis through constructive engagement, positioning Thailand as a crucial bridge-builder in addressing the long-running conflict.
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing concluded a three-day state visit to Laos, cementing ties between the neighbours on their 70th diplomatic anniversary. The leaders signed tourism and friendship city agreements while pledging deeper cooperation on security, trade and regional matters.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed predictions of inevitable conflict in the South China Sea, emphasizing Malaysia's productive engagement with China and ASEAN's commitment to diplomatic solutions over military confrontation.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has clarified that Malaysia's delegation visit to Myanmar in May was not a recognition of the military government, but rather part of ASEAN's strategy to maintain dialogue channels.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has pressed Thailand to appoint a Joint Boundary Commission chief and resume long-stalled border surveys, during a brief encounter with Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul at an Asean-Russia meeting in Russia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has transited to Penang following his official visit to Turkmenistan, attending industrial park ceremonies and the HAWANA 2026 Grand Finale to recognise media contributions.
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Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has urged Russia to maintain active participation in Asean-led regional forums, signalling the city-state's diplomatic priorities as it prepares to assume the bloc's chairmanship in 2027.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will travel to Russia to meet President Putin, focusing on Malaysia's fuel supply needs and broader Asean-Russia cooperation during his working visit.