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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.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong hosted Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Shah for a working breakfast, discussing bilateral initiatives and ASEAN cooperation amid enduring people-to-people ties.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa have reaffirmed their countries' commitment to deepening bilateral ties during a telephone conversation.
Singapore and Malaysia have pledged to strengthen ties across food security, energy, and regional stability during President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's inaugural state visit to Malaysia this week.
A delegation of Azerbaijani parliamentarians recently visited Malaysia to strengthen bilateral relations. Led by Vugar Bayramov, the group engaged with Malaysian parliamentary officials and business leaders to expand cooperation.
Malaysia's Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir will represent the government at Qatar's official state mourning for the late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani from July 13-14.
Singapore's President Thalatha Balakrishnan held substantive discussions with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a state visit to Kuala Lumpur, signalling continued commitment to strengthening ties between the two neighbouring nations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia and Singapore will soon finalise the master plan for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, signalling advancing bilateral cooperation on this flagship economic initiative.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will undertake a three-day state visit to Malaysia from July 13 to 15, marking his first trip since taking office. The visit reciprocates His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim's state visit to Singapore in May 2024.
Malaysia and Thailand have formalized agricultural cooperation through a comprehensive memorandum of understanding, resolving longstanding trade disputes over shrimp and barramundi while pursuing a US$30 billion bilateral trade target.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed confidence that bilateral trade with Malaysia will reach US$30 billion by 2027, representing steady growth from the current US$28 billion level. The two leaders pledged enhanced cooperation across regional supply chains.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit to strengthen bilateral relations and deepen cooperation in agriculture and border infrastructure projects.
France has signalled willingness to collaborate with Malaysia on civil nuclear energy development, contingent on Malaysia's government commitment. French minister Nicolas Forissier highlighted France's nuclear expertise during his first official visit to the country.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will raise the issue of plummeting Malaysian durian prices with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during his forthcoming visit to Beijing, seeking to boost export volumes and provide relief to domestic growers facing oversupply.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is visiting Jakarta on July 6 for the Singapore-Indonesia Leaders' Retreat with President Prabowo Subianto, marking the second such summit and reflecting expanding cooperation between the neighbours.
Singapore and Timor-Leste have signed a bilateral cooperation framework to deepen economic ties and expand collaboration in healthcare and education. From 2027, Singapore will open selected sectors to Timorese workers, reflecting growing confidence in the country's future.
Malaysia and the European Union have completed negotiations on five chapters of their proposed free trade agreement, with both sides working toward finalisation by 2027. The fourth round concluded in Kuala Lumpur this month.
Malaysia and Indonesia have committed to broadening cooperation across legislation, governance, and mutual strategic interests, with PM Anwar Ibrahim emphasizing the importance of strengthening fraternal bonds between the two Southeast Asian neighbours.
Malaysia's departing High Commissioner to Singapore credits five years of close cooperation for deepening bilateral ties, citing recovery in trade and investment post-pandemic as the two neighbours navigate geopolitical challenges together.
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The wife of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman toured Putrajaya's iconic landmarks via lake cruise, welcomed by Malaysia's First Lady and the Federal Territories minister during an official state visit.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman concluded a two-day official visit to Malaysia, meeting with PM Anwar Ibrahim to discuss strengthened economic ties, trade agreements, and regional security issues before departing for China.
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Malaysia and Bangladesh have pledged to reinvigorate their institutional dialogue by reactivating dormant bilateral bodies and establishing fresh protocols for migrant worker movements, reflecting deepening economic interdependence.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has arrived in Malaysia for an official state visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring expanded cooperation across multiple sectors of mutual benefit.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has concluded his first official visit to Turkmenistan since taking office, describing it as achieving key objectives in bilateral relations and opening fresh avenues for energy sector collaboration.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov have pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation through multiple agreements covering energy, trade, Islamic banking, and air connectivity during the PM's first official visit.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim received a full state welcome in Turkmenistan, the Central Asian nation's first official reception of Malaysia's 10th PM. The two-day visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation between the nations.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wraps up his Turkmenistan visit with bilateral meetings, ceremonial engagements, and the signing of key agreements aimed at strengthening Malaysia-Turkmenistan cooperation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has arrived in Turkmenistan's capital Ashgabat for a two-day official visit, following his time in Russia. The trip marks Malaysia's efforts to deepen Central Asian engagement and strengthen economic partnerships.
Malaysia has officially backed Türkiye's application to become an ASEAN Dialogue Partner, signalling deepening ties between the Southeast Asian nation and the Turkish government across multiple sectors.
India and the United States have announced substantial headway in negotiations for a comprehensive trade agreement, with both nations pledging to finalise a balanced deal. The breakthrough comes after discussions between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump at the G7 summit in France.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is travelling to Turkmenistan from June 18 to 19 to explore expanded cooperation in hydrocarbon exploration, logistics infrastructure, and agricultural trade between the two nations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim at the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, expressing confidence in deepening bilateral ties ahead of the countries' 60th diplomatic anniversary next year.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed the importance of cultural exchanges in deepening Malaysia-Russia relations, revealing his personal appreciation for Russian music and literary traditions.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has identified significant opportunities for Malaysia to strengthen ties with Russia's Tatarstan republic, particularly in energy, trade and the halal sector, during bilateral talks in Kazan ahead of the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit.
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta concluded a five-day visit to Malaysia, describing bilateral ties as exceptionally good and discussing expanded cooperation in trade, investment, and infrastructure development.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has outlined plans to deepen Malaysia-Uzbekistan cooperation across energy, trade, investment, education, halal and tourism sectors during a transit meeting with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has departed Malaysia for Kazan to lead the national delegation at the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit, marking 35 years of diplomatic ties. He will meet President Putin and attend a business forum.