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New Straits Times
8 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Anwar, Prabowo agree to boost strategic cooperation, develop Ambalat
JAKARTA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have expressed the strong commitment of both countries to accelerate strategic cooperation in various fields, including joint development in the maritime border area of Malaysia and Indonesia in Ambalat, in a peaceful and mutually beneficial manner. In a joint press conference after a bilateral meeting at Istana Merdeka here today, Anwar said both countries should consider economic cooperation, including in the maritime border area that benefits the people. "If it appears that there is still a bit of a deadlock in negotiations in terms of principles, regulations and laws, then there is no obstacle for us to accelerate economic cooperation, including what (Prabowo) mentioned earlier regarding the joint development authority. "Even in the Ambalat area, if we wait to finish it, it might take another two decades. So let's take advantage of this time to get results to benefit both countries and defend the fate of our people in an area that is quite far from the border," Anwar explained. He was commenting on Prabowo's statement that both countries should speed up the resolution of technical issues related to borders and maritime. "Regarding the border issue, which technically may take time, we agreed to find a mutually beneficial solution. For example, the Ambalat region, while waiting for the legal settlement, we want to start economic cooperation through a joint-development mechanism," Prabowo said. The two leaders also stressed their commitment to increase cooperation in research, education, culture, trade, and investment in an uncertain economic environment due to the tariffs imposed by the United States. Anwar and Prabowo also agreed to hold the 13th Malaysia-Indonesia Annual Consultations next month. Touching on the Myanmar issue, Anwar said Malaysia was determined to resolve the dispute amicably and was supported by Indonesia, which has experience and expertise in conflict management. "We also expressed concern about the border issue between Thailand and Cambodia and felt it was necessary to approach both countries to ease tensions," Anwar said. Anwar, who was in Jakarta on a one-day official visit, was accompanied by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan; Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz; Minister of Higher Education Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir; Minister of Communications Datuk Fahmi Fadzil; and Minister of Plantations and Commodity Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. Anwar and the delegation returned to Kuala Lumpur from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in East Jakarta around 5pm local time after the meeting with Prabowo.— BERNAMA
The Star
8 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Anwar, Prabowo agree to boost strategic cooperation, to jointly develop Ambalat area
JAKARTA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have expressed the strong commitment of both countries to accelerate strategic cooperation in various fields including joint development in the maritime border area of Malaysia and Indonesia in Ambalat in a peaceful and mutually beneficial manner. In a joint press conference after a bilateral meeting at Istana Merdeka here on Friday (June 27), Anwar said both countries should consider economic cooperation including in the maritime border area that benefits the people. "If it appears that there is still a bit of a deadlock in negotiations in terms of principles, regulations and laws, then there is no obstacle for us to accelerate economic cooperation including what (Prabawo) mentioned earlier regarding the joint development authority. "Even in the Ambalat area, if we wait to finish it, it might take another two decades. So let's take advantage of this time to get results to benefit both countries and defend the fate of our people in an area that is quite far from the border," explained Anwar. He was commenting on Prabowo's statement that both countries should speed up the resolution of technical issues related to borders and maritime. "Regarding the border issue, which technically may take time, we agreed to find a mutually beneficial solution. For example, the Ambalat region, while waiting for the legal settlement, we want to start economic cooperation through a joint-development mechanism,' said Prabowo. The two leaders also stressed their commitment to increase cooperation in the fields of research, education, culture, trade and investment in an uncertain economic environment due to the tariffs imposed by the United States. Anwar and Prabowo also agreed to hold the 13th Malaysia-Indonesia Annual Consultations next month. Touching on the Myanmar issue, Anwar said Malaysia was determined to resolve the dispute amicably and was supported by Indonesia, which has experience and expertise in conflict management. "We also expressed concern about the border issue between Thailand and Cambodia and felt it was necessary to approach both countries to ease tensions,' said Anwar. Anwar, who was in Jakarta on a one-day official visit, was accompanied by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and Plantations and Commodity Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. Anwar and the delegation returned to Kuala Lumpur from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in East Jakarta around 5pm local time after the meeting with Prabowo.- Bernama
The Sun
9 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Anwar, Prabowo agree to boost strategic cooperation in Ambalat
JAKARTA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have pledged to strengthen strategic cooperation, particularly in the Ambalat maritime border area. The leaders emphasised peaceful collaboration to benefit both nations economically and diplomatically. During a joint press conference at Istana Merdeka, Anwar highlighted the need to expedite economic cooperation in contested regions rather than waiting for prolonged legal resolutions. 'If we wait to finish negotiations, it might take another two decades. Let's use this time to achieve results that benefit both countries,' he said. Prabowo echoed this sentiment, proposing a joint-development mechanism for Ambalat while awaiting a legal settlement. 'We agreed to find a mutually beneficial solution, starting economic cooperation now,' he stated. Beyond maritime issues, both leaders agreed to enhance collaboration in research, education, culture, trade, and investment. They also addressed global economic uncertainties, including US-imposed tariffs. The 13th Malaysia-Indonesia Annual Consultations will convene next month to further solidify bilateral ties. On regional stability, Anwar noted Malaysia's commitment to resolving the Myanmar conflict peacefully, with Indonesia's support. Concerns over Thailand-Cambodia border tensions were also discussed. Anwar's delegation included key ministers, underscoring the visit's significance. The Prime Minister departed from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport back to Kuala Lumpur after the meeting.
Barnama
9 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Anwar, Prabowo Agree To Boost strategic Cooperation, To jointly Develop Ambalat Area
GENERAL JAKARTA, June 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have expressed the strong commitment of both countries to accelerate strategic cooperation in various fields including joint development in the maritime border area of Malaysia and Indonesia in Ambalat in a peaceful and mutually beneficial manner. In a joint press conference after a bilateral meeting at Istana Merdeka here today, Anwar said both countries should consider economic cooperation including in the maritime border area that benefits the people. "If it appears that there is still a bit of a deadlock in negotiations in terms of principles, regulations and laws, then there is no obstacle for us to accelerate economic cooperation including what (Prabawo) mentioned earlier regarding the joint development authority. 'Even in the Ambalat area, if we wait to finish it, it might take another two decades. So let's take advantage of this time to get results to benefit both countries and defend the fate of our people in an area that is quite far from the border," explained Anwar. He was commenting on Prabowo's statement that both countries should speed up the resolution of technical issues related to borders and maritime. "Regarding the border issue, which technically may take time, we agreed to find a mutually beneficial solution. For example, the Ambalat region, while waiting for the legal settlement, we want to start economic cooperation through a joint-development mechanism,' said Prabowo. The two leaders also stressed their commitment to increase cooperation in the fields of research, education, culture, trade and investment in an uncertain economic environment due to the tariffs imposed by the United States. Anwar and Prabowo also agreed to hold the 13th Malaysia-Indonesia Annual Consultations next month. Touching on the Myanmar issue, Anwar said Malaysia was determined to resolve the dispute amicably and was supported by Indonesia, which has experience and expertise in conflict management.
