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ASEAN foreign ministers have reinforced their commitment to the Five-Point Consensus as the basis for resolving Myanmar's political crisis, emphasising humanitarian assistance and violence reduction following their first in-person meeting with Myanmar's foreign minister since 2021.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that resolving Myanmar's ongoing political crisis requires inclusive engagement with all parties and respect for the Myanmar people's right to self-determination.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has renewed calls for resolving the Myanmar conflict through constructive engagement, emphasizing Thailand's potential as a regional mediator during talks with visiting Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Putrajaya on July 9 to review bilateral relations and explore expanded cooperation across multiple sectors including trade, security, and agriculture.
Myanmar's military junta has again rejected Asean's request to meet imprisoned former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, signalling the regime views the regional bloc as lacking meaningful influence over its internal affairs.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan clarified that Malaysia's May delegation visit to Myanmar does not constitute recognition of the junta, but represents ASEAN's commitment to maintaining diplomatic channels during the ongoing crisis.
Malaysia and Bangladesh have pledged to intensify regional diplomatic efforts through ASEAN channels to resolve the Rohingya refugee situation, with both nations committing to engage Myanmar authorities on the humanitarian issue.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman received an official welcome at Perdana Putra in Putrajaya during a two-day visit to Malaysia, where he held talks with PM Anwar Ibrahim.
Cambodian PM Hun Manet has urged Thailand to appoint a head for its Joint Boundary Commission and resume long-stalled border survey and demarcation efforts, reaffirming both nations' commitment to peaceful dispute resolution through established diplomatic channels.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Russian President Vladimir Putin have outlined plans to deepen Malaysia-Russia ties, with particular emphasis on securing energy supplies and establishing trade frameworks using local currencies rather than the US dollar.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has engaged with international media in Kazan to discuss deepening Asean-Russia relations, energy cooperation, and shared cultural values, positioning Malaysia as a bridge between Southeast Asia and Moscow.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will travel to Russia for a working visit featuring discussions with President Putin on Malaysia's fuel supply and broader Asean-Russia cooperation on energy matters.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will visit Kazan from June 17 for a two-day working trip focused on strengthening Malaysia-Russia bilateral ties and advancing Asean-Russia cooperation through meetings with Tatarstan's regional leadership.
China has praised Malaysia for its constructive efforts in advancing Code of Conduct negotiations for the South China Sea, with talks now entering a decisive phase. The ambassador noted strengthened bilateral ties following high-level exchanges.