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New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Full Joint Communique of 58th AMM released
KUALA LUMPUR: The Joint Communique of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) was released on the website of Asean Secretariat on Friday. The Meeting which was opened by the Prime Minister of Malaysia Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, was held on July 9, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was chaired by Malaysia under the theme "Inclusivity and Sustainability". The full Joint Communique can be accessed at . – Bernama
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Asean, Turkiye must speak with one voice on Gaza, global conflicts
KUALA LUMPUR: Describing Asean and Turkiye as "natural partners" in championing multilateralism, peace, justice and humanity, Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan stressed the need for both to speak with one voice on pressing international crises, especially the grave situation in Gaza. "As principled and responsible members of the international community, we should lend our collective voices towards advocating a peaceful and just resolution to conflicts around the world, including the dire situation in Gaza," he said in his remarks at the Trilateral Meeting Between Malaysia, Turkiye and the Asean Secretariat, here today. The meeting was held in conjunction with the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings, hosted by Malaysia under its Asean Chairmanship for 2025. Asean currently comprises 10 member states: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Mohamad said Asean and Turkiye must call for Israel to be held accountable for its unrelenting violations of international law. "Impunity has emboldened it to attack other countries, and it will continue to destabilise the region and beyond if left unchecked," he said. On the trilateral relationship between Malaysia, Turkiye and Asean, Mohamad said since the establishment of the Asean–Turkiye Sectoral Dialogue Partnership in 2017, the partnership had grown steadily, grounded in shared goals of peace, economic resilience and people-to-people connectivity. He said the Practical Cooperation Areas (PCA) 2024–2028 had provided a forward-looking framework to deepen collaboration in several key areas, including political-security cooperation, trade and digital economy, education, disaster management and sustainable development. In further consolidating the partnership, he said Malaysia welcomed the expansion of defence industry cooperation as well as technology transfers. Mohamad said economic relations were set to grow even further, with collaborations through the Turkiye-Asean Business and Investment Forum, and its support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) development and innovation partnerships. "Turkiye's experience in the realm of e-governance can be a great source of expertise in advancing digital integration, diversifying supply chains, and building collective resilience, and help us navigate current geo-economic challenges," he said. On the socio-cultural front, he said initiatives such as the Turkiye Scholarships–Asean Joint Scholarship Programme, training for Asean diplomats, and proposed cooperation in technical and vocational education and digital skills development would reinforce people-to-people links and nurture lasting cross-cultural ties. –BERNAMA
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Asean mulls full dialogue partner status for Turkiye
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean is considering granting Turkiye full dialogue partner status in the near future as relations between both sides continue to strengthen. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the matter is being considered in light of Turkiye's growing collaboration with Asean member states, particularly in the fields of technology, security, and defence. "Turkiye has played a constructive role as a sectoral dialogue partner with Asean, with various initiatives already carried out together. "These include cooperation in technology, security, defence, agriculture, and the provision of scholarships to students from Asean member countries. "So we are considering the best way forward in bringing Turkiye in as a full dialogue partner of Asean in the near future, God willing," he said briefly after the Trilateral Meeting between Malaysia, Turkiye, and the Asean Secretariat. Mohamad added that Asean may not be open to expanding dialogue partnerships further at this point, citing a moratorium due to the already large number of existing partners. In his opening remarks, he welcomed deeper cooperation in defence and technology transfer as a means to further strengthen ties with Turkiye. He also said economic relations are expected to deepen, particularly through the Turkiye–Asean Business and Investment Forum, support for MSME development, and innovation partnerships. "Turkiye's expertise in e-governance can be instrumental in promoting digital integration, diversifying supply chains, and strengthening collective resilience — all crucial as we navigate current geo-economic challenges," he said. On the socio-cultural front, he cited initiatives such as the Turkiye Scholarships–AseanJoint Scholarship Programme, diplomatic training, and proposed collaboration in vocational education and digital skills development as key to enhancing people-to-people ties. He also called on Asean and Turkiye to present a united front in advocating for peaceful and just resolutions to global conflicts, including the ongoing crisis in Gaza. "We must call for Israel to be held accountable for its unrelenting violations of international law. "Impunity has emboldened it to attack other countries, and it will continue to destabilise the region and beyond if left unchecked." The Asean-Turkiye Sectoral Dialogue Partnership was established in 2017.
The Star
5 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Asean-Turkiye partnership can drive regional resilience, says Mohamad Hasan
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (left) chairs the trilateral meeting between Malaysia, Turkiye and the Asean Secretariat, in conjunction with the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Also present are Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (right). -Bernamapic KUALA LUMPUR: As Asean navigates complex geo-economic challenges, Turkiye's expertise in areas like e-governance and technological innovation is being positioned as a valuable asset to the region, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. The Foreign Minister highlighted Turkiye's experience in e-governance as a vital contribution to advancing Asean's digital integration, diversifying supply chains, and strengthening collective resilience. "Turkiye's experience in the realm of e-governance can be a great source of expertise in advancing digital integration, diversifying supply chains, and building collective resilience. "This will help us navigate present-day geo-economic realities," Mohamad said during the Trilateral Meeting between Malaysia, Turkiye, and the Asean Secretariat on Thursday (July 11). He added that Asean-Turkiye economic relations are set to deepen further, particularly through collaborations under the Turkiye-Asean Business and Investment Forum, alongside support for MSME development and innovation-driven partnerships. "In further consolidating this partnership, Malaysia welcomes expanding our defence industry cooperation, as well as technology transfers," he said. Mohamad stressed that cooperation between Asean and Turkiye is already broad-based, spanning all three Asean Community pillars, and is now guided by the Practical Cooperation Areas (PCA) 2024–2028. "This forward-looking framework allows us to deepen collaboration in key areas, including political-security cooperation, trade and digital economy, education, disaster management, and sustainable development," he said. He also pointed to growing socio-cultural ties, citing initiatives such as the Turkiye Scholarships-Asean Joint Scholarship Programme, training of Asean diplomats, and proposed cooperation in technical and vocational education and digital skills development. "These efforts will reinforce our people-to-people links and nurture lasting cross-cultural ties," he said. Highlighting shared values between Asean and Turkiye, Mohamad said both are "natural partners" in championing multilateralism, peace, justice, and equality on the global stage. "As principled and responsible members of the international community, we should lend our collective voices towards advocating a peaceful and just resolution to conflicts around the world, including the dire situation in Gaza," he said. He called for Israel to be held accountable for its "unrelenting violations of international law," warning that impunity has emboldened further aggression. "If left unchecked, it will continue to destabilise the region and beyond," he added. The Asean–Turkiye Sectoral Dialogue Partnership was established in 2017, and Mohamad noted that the relationship has since grown steadily, grounded in shared goals of peace, economic resilience, and people-to-people connectivity.
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Final day of 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting packed with summits, trilateral talks and regional dialogues
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — The 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings enter its final day today, with a packed schedule of high-level engagements involving Asean Dialogue Partners, regional stakeholders, and global counterparts. Among the highlights of the day is the Trilateral Meeting between Malaysia, Turkiye and the Asean Secretariat, aimed at enhancing cooperation frameworks and exploring new avenues for collaboration between the regional bloc and Turkiye. The day will also see the convening of two Asean Post-Ministerial Conferences – the first with the United Kingdom, followed by the session with the European Union. Foreign ministers are also scheduled to convene for the 15th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting, the 13th Mekong-Republic of Korea (ROK) Cooperation Ministerial Meeting, and the 32nd Asean Regional Forum. Also taking place is the Fourth Conference on Cooperation Among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (CEAPAD IV), which brings together regional partners in support of development efforts for Palestine. The series of meetings will conclude with a press conference by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, who is expected to deliver Malaysia's key messages and takeaways from the discussions. The 58th AMM and related meetings are taking place from July 8 to 11 under Malaysia's Asean Chairmanship 2025, themed 'Inclusivity and Sustainability', featuring 24 ministerial-level meetings involving Asean dialogue partners and sectoral dialogue partners. — Bernama
