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The Star
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Tok Mat: Malaysia must stay neutral, engage with all sides
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must not take the side of any country, as its economy largely depends on trade, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (pic). He said as a trading nation, the country must always ensure it maintained balanced relations and is in a position that benefitted its interests. 'When China and the United States are not aligned (with each other), they will come to us and this will benefit Malaysia. 'So we must be seen as a nation that can engage with any country and able to engage with all sides,' he said at the closing ceremony of the Asean-Malaysia security exercise yesterday. Mohamad, who recently attended the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, said he made Malaysia's position clear to the grouping's member countries. 'At the meeting, we said that Malaysia's position is not to take sides. 'For current issues such as tariffs imposed by the United States, we sent our ministers to directly engage with the officials,' he said. On another matter, the Foreign Minister expressed confidence on the preparedness among national security agencies ahead of the 46th Asean Summit. He also reminded all parties to ensure the smooth organisation of the summit, to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). 'While I am satisfied with the level of preparedness, we must not take security matters lightly. 'Business is not as usual. The global situation today is very complex. Do not underestimate the importance of security,' he said, Bernama reported. Staying alert: A special police force performing a demonstration at the closing ceremony of 'Latih Amal Keselamatan Kepengerusian Asean-Malaysia 2025' at KL Convention Centre. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star The summit, set for May 26-27, will bring together leaders from the grouping's 10-member states to discuss regional issues, foster economic cooperation and advance the principles of inclusivity and sustainability. Meanwhile, the National Security Council (NSC) said the exercise was aimed at ensuring national security agencies are at their highest state of readiness to respond to any potential crisis during the summit. In a statement, the council said that 26 government entities –including ministries, departments and agencies – were directly involved in the drill, which tested the emergency response plan, communication efficiency, coordination, and inter-agency response alignment.
New Straits Times
07-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia must continue to position itself as a middle state, says foreign minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must continue to position itself as a middle state and not be seen as leaning towards any side, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said as a trading nation, it was imperative for Malaysia to maintain balanced relations with all countries. "There are benefits when major powers are in disagreement or not aligned. In such times, many will turn to us. "Therefore, Malaysia must be seen as a nation that can engage with any country, one that is able to speak with all sides." He said this in his speech at the closing of the 2025 Asean-Malaysia Chairmanship Security Exercise today. Mohamad said he recently returned from the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and made Malaysia's position clear. "We positioned Malaysia as not leaning towards anybody. "This is why we refrained from making any statements on the issue (United States tariffs). "Instead, we sent our representatives, the investment, trade and industry minister and second finance minister, to engage directly with the United States." He said Malaysia took note of what the US wanted and would deliberate on the matter before making any decisions. "We will begin negotiations once both parties are clear about each other's expectations," he said. "Many people say that China is our biggest trading partner, but it's not in our favour. "On the other hand, the US, even though it is our third-largest trading partner, we have trading surplus in our favour. "Therefore, we will look at ways to buy more from the US and also how China can buy more from us so that we can balance our trade. "The important thing is, when we do business with others, we want it to be profitable for our people."
Al Etihad
30-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Reem Al Hashimy highlights UAE's vision for global cooperation at BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Brazil
1 May 2025 00:40 RIO DE JANEIRO (WAM) Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, led the United Arab Emirates delegation in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, held from April 28 to 29, in Rio de Janeiro, UAE delegation also included Saeed Al Hajeri, Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs and the UAE's BRICS Sherpa, as well as Saleh Al Suwaidi, UAE Ambassador to marks the UAE's third participation in a BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting since joining the group as a full member in 2024. The high-level meeting brought together foreign ministers from the expanded 10-member bloc to discuss pathways for strengthening peace, advancing multilateral reforms, and enhancing collective economic her remarks, Al Hashimy underlined the importance of strategic cooperation in a rapidly changing world. "The UAE considers BRICS a uniquely positioned forum, one that brings together diverse perspectives, fosters consensus, and enables credible responses to shared challenges. This strength must be harnessed with strategic purpose," she emphasised that sustainable peace cannot be built through isolation, but through "inclusive dialogue, economic cooperation, and regional partnership," reflecting the UAE's long-standing diplomatic Hashimy also emphasised the importance of revitalising multilateral institutions to make them more inclusive, effective, and reflective of today's global realities. Furthermore, Her Excellency highlighted the need to place emerging economies and youth at the centre of international further underlined the UAE's economic diplomacy through the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPA), emphasising that these agreements reflect the UAE's broader vision for fostering resilience, opportunity, and shared the sidelines of the meeting, Al Hashimy held a series of bilateral meetings with BRICS counterparts, focusing on strengthening partnerships across trade, investment, and multilateral cooperation. The UAE's active participation in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting underscores its growing role in shaping collaborative solutions to address rapid global transformations and build a more inclusive, balanced, and sustainable international environment.
Egypt Independent
30-04-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
President Sisi's personal representative participates in BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting
CAIRO, April 30 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's Personal Representative and Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Ragy al-Etreby participated on behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian expatriated Badr Abdelatty in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in Brazil current chairman of the bloc's rotating presidency. President Sisi's personal representative said Wednesday, the meeting emphasized on constants of Egyptian stance pertaining to the necessity of stopping the ongoing Israeli aggression on Palestinian territories, Israeli violations against Lebanon and Syria, allowing entry of urgent humanitarian aid into Gaza, along with complete rejection of any policies or practices that aim to displace Palestinians from their lands. Etreby shed light on strenuous Egyptian efforts meant to reach a ceasefire and rally international support for Gaza's reconstruction plan. Discussions on current international tensions and ways to address them, also figured high on the meeting, said the president's personal representative, adding that Egypt affirmed necessity of advancing joint international action and working to reform and develop the international governance system, with a view to rendering it more effective and capable of confronting successive global crises. Meantime, the meeting took up supporting developing countries stand vis-à-vis the various international governance mechanisms, including multilateral financial institutions, in a way that would reflect the growing share of developing countries in the global economy, Etreby said. BRICS countries also agreed on the need to take serious steps to increase development financing provided by all development partners to support the ability of developing countries, particularly African countries, with a view to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, he added. Etreby pointed out that the meeting also reviewed ongoing preparations for the BRICS summit scheduled to be held early July in Brazil, as all discussions agreed on the need to take effective steps to deepen economic cooperation between member states and build on the important decisions issued in this regard at the previous summit of the group that was held in Russia last year, particularly with regard to promoting trade exchange and industrial cooperation, attracting investments and promoting ties between business communities in BRICS countries; areas that represent a priority for Egypt in supporting national efforts to achieve economic and social development. (MENA)
Middle East
30-04-2025
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// President Sisi's personal representative participates in BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting
CAIRO, April 30 (MENA) - President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's Personal Representative and Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Ragy el-Etreby participated on behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian expatriated Badr Abdelatty in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in Brazil current chairman of the bloc's rotating presidency. President Sisi's personal representative said Wednesday, the meeting emphasized on constants of Egyptian stance pertaining to the necessity of stopping the ongoing Israeli aggression on Palestinian territories, Israeli violations against Lebanon and Syria, allowing entry of urgent humanitarian aid into Gaza, along with complete rejection of any policies or practices that aim to displace Palestinians from their lands. Etreby shed light on strenuous Egyptian efforts meant to reach a ceasefire and rally international support for Gaza's reconstruction plan. Discussions on current international tensions and ways to address them, also figured high on the meeting, said the president's personal representative, adding that Egypt affirmed necessity of advancing joint international action and working to reform and develop the international governance system, with a view to rendering it more effective and capable of confronting successive global crises. Meantime, the meeting took up supporting developing countries stand vis-à-vis the various international governance mechanisms, including multilateral financial institutions, in a way that would reflect the growing share of developing countries in the global economy, Etreby said. BRICS countries also agreed on the need to take serious steps to increase development financing provided by all development partners to support the ability of developing countries, particularly African countries, with a view to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, he added. Etreby pointed out that the meeting also reviewed ongoing preparations for the BRICS summit scheduled to be held early July in Brazil, as all discussions agreed on the need to take effective steps to deepen economic cooperation between member states and build on the important decisions issued in this regard at the previous summit of the group that was held in Russia last year, particularly with regard to promoting trade exchange and industrial cooperation, attracting investments and promoting ties between business communities in BRICS countries; areas that represent a priority for Egypt in supporting national efforts to achieve economic and social development. (MENA) S A S
