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Malaysia's Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin has stressed the Royal Malaysian Navy's requirement for modern, capable vessels to address escalating maritime security challenges in the region.
Malaysia's Defence Minister has defended the expulsion of Israeli nationals as consistent with the country's longstanding policy of not recognising Israel, dismissing calls from US lawmakers to reconsider the stance.
Iraq is accelerating development of a Mediterranean pipeline corridor linking southern and northern oil fields to Turkish and Syrian ports, seeking to reduce vulnerability to Strait of Hormuz disruptions amid regional tensions.
Indonesia has awarded its highest state honour to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to Jakarta, recognizing his role in elevating Indonesia-India relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.