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Malaysia and Bangladesh have committed to combating migrant worker exploitation through more transparent recruitment practices. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the need to protect foreign workers and their families while maintaining economic cooperation.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called on media professionals across ASEAN to deepen collaboration and share best practices to combat misinformation, emphasising journalism's critical role in regional stability.
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has called for strengthened cooperation between Asean and Russia, highlighting the 35-year dialogue partnership as resilient amid global shifts. Four outcome documents were adopted at the Kazan summit.
ASEAN police forces are intensifying cross-border cooperation and developing new training programmes to combat the rapid expansion of online scam syndicates relocating to destinations including Laos and Sri Lanka.
Asean and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation across maritime, trade, energy and security sectors at a summit in Kazan, with Singapore's PM Wong emphasizing dialogue and adherence to international law amid global tensions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted an ASEAN commemorative summit in Kazan to mark 35 years of diplomatic relations, highlighting the partnership's stabilising role in the Asia-Pacific as both sides deepen cooperation across multiple sectors.
Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta concluded a five-day visit to Malaysia focused on strengthening bilateral relations and regional cooperation, with discussions on ASEAN affairs and economic investment opportunities.
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.