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The Star
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
PM seeks Asean-US meeting
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has written to US President Donald Trump, seeking his support for a meeting between Asean and the United States. 'I have taken the liberty to write to President Trump to seek his understanding to organise a US-Asean meeting. 'This reflects our seriousness in observing the spirit of centrality,' the Prime Minister told the association leaders at the opening of the 46th Asean Summit plenary session. Anwar said the letter to Trump followed the mandate achieved at the Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in Langkawi earlier this year. Asean's economic ministers had previously said that the 10-member bloc would not impose any retaliatory measures as the group wanted to engage in a 'frank and constructive' dialogue with the United States to address trade-related concerns. On Sunday, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said that Malaysia, as Asean Chair this year, is awaiting confirmation from the United States on the proposed date for the Asean-US Special Summit. Anwar also spoke on Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council-China, saying that preserving the geo-economic model is key to securing long-term regional sustainability and inclusivity. He said the trilateral cooperation model must be safeguarded as a strategic pillar in a multipolar global landscape. 'Above all, we must preserve the multilateral system and ensure that the Asean-GCC-China geo-economic model continues to play a meaningful role in forging a more inclusive and sustainable future for our region and our people,' he said. Anwar said the inaugural Asean-GCC-China Summit, convened under Malaysia's chairmanship, reflected a 'reservoir of goodwill' and the capacity of regional blocs to act with strategic clarity. 'I believe that this trilateral Summit manifests the successful reshaping of the matrix of partnership that speaks to today's multipolar reality. 'It symbolises the power of cohesiveness of regional blocs which no doubt would have a positive impact on the world at large,' he said of the summit to be held today. Anwar also cautioned member states against the growing threat of protectionism and the unravelling of the multilateral order, citing recent unilateral tariffs imposed by the United States. 'We have acted expeditiously with the establishment of the Asean geo-economic task force, a necessary step not just for coordination but to demonstrate resolution and confidence,' he said.
New Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Anwar: Malaysia seeks Asean-US meeting in 'spirit of centrality'
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, as Asean chair, has written to United States President Donald Trump to organise an Asean-US meeting in the spirit of centrality. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this follows the consensus achieved by the Asean Foreign Ministers Meeting held in Langkawi earlier this year. "Following this, I have taken the liberty to write to Trump, seeking understanding to organise an Asean-US meeting. "This means that we observe our centrality spirit seriously. It does not only speak to our aspirations but our obligations," he said in his opening remarks at the Plenary Session of the 46th Asean Summit. Yesterday, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan had said Asean is waiting for confirmation from the US on the date for the Asean-US Special Summit.
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New Straits Times
25-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Asean-US Summit date yet to be confirmed, says foreign minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, as the Asean chair, is waiting for confirmation from the United States on the date for the Asean-US Special Summit. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said: "Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has written to the US requesting an Asean-US Special Summit be held this year. "We are waiting for a response from the US, and hopefully we will get some good news," he said ahead of the 46th Asean Summit tomorrow. Meanwhile, regarding the review on the application of Ukraine as a sectoral dialogue partner, he said Asean senior officials would deliberate on it. Mohamad chaired the Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting, the 29th Asean Political-Security Community Council Meeting and the 36th Asean Coordinating Council Meeting today. That concluded the final ministerial-level meeting in preparation for the summit. Later today, leaders will convene for the Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Meeting. The GCC comprises Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. This year's summit is expected to be significant, featuring the second Asean-GCC Summit and the inaugural Asean-GCC-China Summit, a reflection of Asean's growing engagement with key international partners. Thousands of people are expected to attend the summit, and strong security measures have been implemented around KLCC.
New Straits Times
25-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Asean-US Summit date yet to be confirmed, says foreign minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, as the Asean Chair, is still waiting for confirmation from the United States on the date for the Asean-US Special Summit. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the prime minister has requested for it to be held sometime this year.
