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New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Thailand commends Malaysia's effective Asean chairmanship at 58th AMM
BANGKOK: Thailand has commended Malaysia, as the current Asean Chair, for successfully hosting a constructive 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) in Kuala Lumpur. The Director-General of the Department of Asean Affairs, Bolbongse Vangphaen, said Malaysia's chairmanship had effectively managed the series of meetings, which focused on highly positive and forward-looking agendas. "I believe this meeting has essentially fulfilled its objective of promoting constructive and positive engagement among all major powers, while also advancing practical cooperation within the Asean region," he said during a press briefing here on Wednesday. Bolbongse emphasised that the meeting was particularly timely in light of the current global context, marked by significant geopolitical and geoeconomic uncertainties. He noted that Thailand's Foreign Minister, Maris Sangiampongsa, reaffirmed the importance of multilateralism and an international order based on international law, which would contribute to regional peace, stability, and resilience. "Asean, of course, seeks to maintain its strategic autonomy while simultaneously strengthening its external relations," he added. Bolbongse further explained that one of the key issues raised by nearly all countries at the AMM was the growing threat of cybercrime and online scams. "This is an issue that affects everyone in the region - it poses both economic and human security threats. "Thailand has made it a national priority to address and combat these transboundary crimes, and the issue has received strong support from all participating countries," he said. The 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings took place from July 8 to 11 under Malaysia's Asean Chairmanship 2025, held under the theme "Inclusivity and Sustainability".
The Sun
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Thailand commends Malaysia's effective ASEAN Chairmanship at 58th AMM
BANGKOK: Thailand has commended Malaysia, as the current ASEAN Chair, for successfully hosting a constructive 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) in Kuala Lumpur. The Director-General of the Department of ASEAN Affairs, Bolbongse Vangphaen, said Malaysia's chairmanship had effectively managed the series of meetings, which focused on highly positive and forward-looking agendas. 'I believe this meeting has essentially fulfilled its objective of promoting constructive and positive engagement among all major powers, while also advancing practical cooperation within the ASEAN region,' he said during a press briefing here on Wednesday. Bolbongse emphasised that the meeting was particularly timely in light of the current global context, marked by significant geopolitical and geoeconomic uncertainties. He noted that Thailand's Foreign Minister, Maris Sangiampongsa, reaffirmed the importance of multilateralism and an international order based on international law, which would contribute to regional peace, stability, and resilience. 'ASEAN, of course, seeks to maintain its strategic autonomy while simultaneously strengthening its external relations,' he added. Bolbongse further explained that one of the key issues raised by nearly all countries at the AMM was the growing threat of cybercrime and online scams. 'This is an issue that affects everyone in the region - it poses both economic and human security threats. 'Thailand has made it a national priority to address and combat these transboundary crimes, and the issue has received strong support from all participating countries,' he said. The 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings took place from July 8 to 11 under Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship 2025, held under the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability'. The series featured more than 20 ministerial-level meetings, involving ASEAN dialogue and se
Barnama
7 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Thailand Commends Malaysia's Effective ASEAN Chairmanship At 58th AMM
By Kenny Teng BANGKOK, July 16 (Bernama) -- Thailand has commended Malaysia, as the current ASEAN Chair, for successfully hosting a constructive 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) in Kuala Lumpur. The Director-General of the Department of ASEAN Affairs, Bolbongse Vangphaen, said Malaysia's chairmanship had effectively managed the series of meetings, which focused on highly positive and forward-looking agendas. bootstrap slideshow 'I believe this meeting has essentially fulfilled its objective of promoting constructive and positive engagement among all major powers, while also advancing practical cooperation within the ASEAN region,' he said during a press briefing here on Wednesday. Bolbongse emphasised that the meeting was particularly timely in light of the current global context, marked by significant geopolitical and geoeconomic uncertainties. He noted that Thailand's Foreign Minister, Maris Sangiampongsa, reaffirmed the importance of multilateralism and an international order based on international law, which would contribute to regional peace, stability, and resilience. 'ASEAN, of course, seeks to maintain its strategic autonomy while simultaneously strengthening its external relations,' he added. Bolbongse further explained that one of the key issues raised by nearly all countries at the AMM was the growing threat of cybercrime and online scams. 'This is an issue that affects everyone in the region - it poses both economic and human security threats.
Bangkok Post
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Bangkok Post
Thailand backs Timor-Leste
Thailand will support Timor-Leste joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) as its 11th member despite reported opposition from Myanmar, officials said yesterday. Bolbongse Vangphaen, director-general of the Department of Asean Affairs, reiterated the country's official stance during the ministry's weekly press briefing. He said this is in line with decisions endorsed by Asean leaders in May. "Everything was clear since the summit in May that Timor-Leste will be the new Asean member this year. We, Thailand, support Timor-Leste to be the new Asean member," Mr Bolbongse stated. He added that while some Asean members have raised concerns, the matter is being handled under the leadership of Malaysia, this year's Asean Chair. "It is the role of this year's Chair to negotiate and discuss to resolve the issue between Myanmar and Timor-Leste," he said. The 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and Post Ministerial Conferences will take place in Kuala Lumpur from July 8 to 11. They will serve as a platform for Asean foreign ministers and dialogue partners to address regional and global challenges and deepen cooperation. In late May, at the 46th Asean Summit, leaders agreed that Timor-Leste would be admitted as the 11th member by the 47th Asean Summit in October. This followed Timor-Leste's admission "in principle" in 2022 under Cambodia's Asean chairmanship. According to a Thai PBS World report on July 2, Myanmar has objected to Timor-Leste's full membership, citing its failure to adhere to Asean's non-interference principle. However, Mr Bolbongse said Thailand stands by the official summit resolution. Timor-Leste, or East Timor, is the youngest country in Southeast Asia, having gained independence from Indonesia in 2002 after 24 years of occupation.
