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Myanmar's Foreign Ministry has declared that appointing a new Asean Chair's Special Envoy is no longer necessary, arguing that an elected government now in place has legitimacy to govern independently without external mediation.
Fiji's Foreign and External Trade Minister Sakiasi Raisevu Ditoka is visiting Malaysia this week to bolster diplomatic and commercial relations, including reopening Fiji's high commission and establishing a bilateral business council.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa have reaffirmed their countries' commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation during a telephone conversation.
Foreign ministers from four major Asia-Pacific powers met with ASEAN in Manila, emphasizing the importance of regional solidarity to tackle supply chain disruptions, technological change, and escalating geopolitical tensions.
Asean foreign ministers meeting in Manila have urged all parties to ensure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, expressing concern over the Middle East conflict's economic impact on regional trade, supply chains and energy prices.
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Antonio Rubio during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, focusing on bilateral security cooperation, economic partnership, and regional stability.
Myanmar's leadership will not soon rejoin Asean's top-level meetings, the Philippines' foreign minister and Asean special envoy on Myanmar said, citing ongoing assessments of the junta's compliance with a 2021 peace roadmap.
ASEAN and China have signalled meaningful headway in crafting a code of conduct for the South China Sea, with both sides targeting completion by December despite ongoing disputes over legal status and geographical scope.
ASEAN's 59th Foreign Ministers' Meeting focused on energy and food security amid West Asia tensions. The US committed $1.5 billion for strategic investments in Southeast Asia's energy infrastructure and supply chains.
Indonesia's Foreign Minister has challenged Asean to prove its credibility by converting diplomatic pledges into measurable achievements, as the bloc grapples with mounting regional and global crises threatening its strategic coherence.
ASEAN has appointed Malaysia as country coordinator for relations with Turkiye following the bloc's decision to accept Ankara as a new Dialogue Partner. The move was confirmed at the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila.
The Philippines hosted the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting from July 20 to 24, focusing on regional security, human rights, and geopolitical stability. Key discussions included the South China Sea Code of Conduct and Myanmar's political crisis.
Malaysia's foreign minister travels to Manila for the annual Asean Ministers Meeting, balancing diplomatic duties with domestic politics while the bloc grapples with Myanmar's deteriorating situation and unresolved maritime disputes with China.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to resolving maritime boundary disputes through negotiations and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, citing successful joint development models with neighbouring states.
In a surprising moment of cultural diplomacy, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim sang Frank Sinatra's My Way whilst Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul accompanied him on saxophone at a Putrajaya luncheon.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that resolving Myanmar's deepening political crisis requires inclusive dialogue with all parties, emphasising the principle of allowing the nation's people to determine their own future.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his wife Thananon arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit, the first since his reappointment in March 2026. Thananon enjoyed a scenic cruise on Tasik Putrajaya, hosted by Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the country's commitment to resolving the Myanmar crisis through dialogue, positioning Thailand as a crucial regional mediator during bilateral talks with Thai Premier Anutin Charnvirakul.
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing concluded a three-day state visit to Laos, with both nations pledging deeper cooperation across defence, trade, energy and other sectors. The visit marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Southeast Asian neighbours.
Myanmar's junta has again rebuffed Asean's request to visit imprisoned former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, now 81, demonstrating the regime's willingness to defy regional pressure and casting doubt on the grouping's ability to enforce its peace plan.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated Malaysia's commitment to maintaining an independent and non-aligned foreign policy, signalling the nation's resolve to chart its own course in an increasingly complex regional landscape.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed apologies to the Iranian government for his inability to attend the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died in February. Agriculture Minister Mohamad Sabu will represent Malaysia instead.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed predictions of inevitable conflict in the South China Sea, advocating instead for sustained diplomatic engagement and adherence to international legal frameworks to maintain regional stability.