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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 diplomatic and economic cooperation between the two ASEAN neighbours.
Myanmar's government confirmed that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with an International Committee of the Red Cross representative in Naypyitaw on Monday, marking a rare moment of verified international access to the 81-year-old Nobel laureate after years of isolation.
Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn will visit Malaysia from August 3 for the third Cambodia-Malaysia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation meeting in Kuala Lumpur, reviewing progress on joint agreements.
Indonesia moves to consolidate state airlines while lobbying the US on trade tariffs. The Philippines marks 50 years of ASEAN cooperation as it recovers from typhoon impacts, while Vietnam capitalizes on global supply chain diversification.
Thailand's Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow held bilateral talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting, discussing security, trade negotiations, and Myanmar's engagement with the regional bloc.
Myanmar faces a prolonged absence from ASEAN's formal meetings as questions persist over its adherence to the Five-Point Consensus, according to the Philippine Foreign Secretary during the bloc's latest foreign ministers' gathering.
Egypt and Russia are deepening their strategic partnership through multiple economic and infrastructure ventures, including advances on a nuclear power plant and establishment of a logistics hub for grain and petroleum products.
Malaysia has instructed UNHCR to temporarily halt refugee registrations while the government implements a new Refugee Registration Document system for better data management and control.
Indonesia has pressed Asean to transform its diplomatic commitments into measurable outcomes, warning that geopolitical crises threaten the bloc's credibility and strategic coherence in Southeast Asia.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has arrived in Manila to lead the country's delegation at the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, where the West Asia crisis and Myanmar situation are expected to dominate discussions.
ASEAN has appointed Malaysia as country coordinator for relations with Türkiye following the bloc's decision to accept the Turkish nation as a new Dialogue Partner. The arrangement was finalized at the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan heads to the Philippines for the annual Asean Ministers Meeting, where geopolitical tensions and the protracted Myanmar crisis dominate discussions amid efforts to balance diplomatic engagement.
The Philippines confirmed that Thailand and Cambodia's May commitment to resolve their border dispute continues to hold firm, with no major incidents reported. The success reflects Manila's diplomatic efforts as ASEAN chair.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has sent birthday greetings to Brunei's Sultan, emphasizing Malaysia's dedication to deepening diplomatic and economic cooperation between the two neighbouring nations.
Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro, acting as ASEAN chair's special envoy, will lead a humanitarian mission to Myanmar by year-end 2026, following high-level diplomatic engagements with regional partners and Myanmar stakeholders.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's reliance on negotiations and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea as the foundation for resolving maritime boundary disputes with six neighbouring countries.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that resolving Myanmar's ongoing crisis requires broad-based engagement with all stakeholders while respecting the country's people's right to self-determination.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated Malaysia's commitment to resolving Myanmar's crisis through sustained diplomatic engagement, positioning Thailand as a pivotal actor in regional peace efforts during bilateral talks in Putrajaya.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed predictions of inevitable conflict in the South China Sea, emphasizing dialogue, international law, and constructive engagement with China as pathways to regional stability.