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Malaysia and Bangladesh have pledged to reinvigorate institutional political engagement, resuming long-stalled bilateral mechanisms while establishing a new framework for managing Bangladeshi worker migration.
Cambodia's PM Hun Manet has urged Thailand to appoint a Joint Boundary Commission chief and accelerate long-stalled border demarcation efforts, reaffirming both nations' commitment to peaceful dispute resolution through established diplomatic channels.
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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has appealed to Russia to maintain its involvement in Asean-led platforms as Singapore gears up to take the regional bloc's chair in 2027, signalling commitment to inclusive multilateral engagement.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping for their stance on peace in West Asia, citing their condemnation of atrocities against civilians in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon.
Malaysia has formally endorsed Türkiye's aspiration to become an ASEAN Dialogue Partner, highlighting the country's expanding strategic importance and economic engagement with Southeast Asia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim discussed deepening bilateral ties at the ASEAN-Russia summit in Kazan, noting strong momentum ahead of their countries' 60th diplomatic anniversary next year.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim travels to Kazan from June 17 for talks with Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, marking a strategic effort to strengthen Malaysia-Russia relations and advance broader Southeast Asian engagement with Moscow.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held talks with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during a transit stop in Tashkent, identifying significant opportunities for bilateral cooperation across energy, trade, investment, education and the halal sector.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has landed in Kazan to participate in the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit on June 17-18, which marks three and a half decades of bilateral ties between the two regional blocs.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is travelling to Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin, with energy security and fuel supply continuity as key priorities. The visit aims to safeguard Malaysia's long-term oil and diesel access.
China's ambassador to Malaysia has praised the country's constructive role in advancing Code of Conduct negotiations for the South China Sea, describing talks as entering a critical phase with hopes for completion this year.