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The HAWANA 2026 Summit has begun at PICCA@Arena Butterworth Convention Centre, bringing together approximately 1,000 media practitioners from Malaysia and across ASEAN. The event, themed 'Media Integrity Strengthens Credibility', will be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Asean and Russia celebrated 35 years of diplomatic relations at a summit in Kazan, adopting frameworks for expanded cooperation in maritime affairs, trade, energy and security through 2030.
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has stressed the importance of deepening Asean-Russia cooperation at a commemorative summit in Kazan, highlighting mutual efforts to address global challenges and strengthen regional resilience over the next decade.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed the finalisation of the Asean-Russia Strategic Programme on Trade and Investment Cooperation 2026-2035, calling it essential groundwork for expanded economic engagement while emphasising the need for conducive operating conditions.
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta concluded a five-day visit to Malaysia, strengthening ties between the nations and discussing economic cooperation, trade expansion, and the country's readiness to host ASEAN in 2029.