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The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
ASEAN: Today's summit to reinforce Malaysia's role in steering strategic cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR: The 46th ASEAN Summit, which enters its final day today, builds on the positive momentum achieved yesterday and is expected to further strengthen Malaysia's role in spearheading ASEAN's strategic cooperation agenda with regional and global partners. The Prime Minister's Senior Press Secretary, Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, said Malaysia remains committed to ensuring that its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025 delivers meaningful, principled, and impactful outcomes for the people of ASEAN, especially through the key sessions taking place. 'Looking at the success of hosting the 46th ASEAN Summit, we should take pride in having a dedicated team committed to elevating the nation's reputation and delivering the best possible outcomes for all Malaysians,' he said. He made the statement during the Prime Minister's Office Daily Briefing, broadcast live via Anwar Ibrahim's Facebook page and the official PMO Malaysia Facebook account today. Tunku Nashrul said today's focus would be on enhancing ASEAN's cooperation with strategic partners, particularly through the convening of the 2nd ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, both aimed at strengthening regional and inter-regional cooperation. He added that both summits would deliberate on concrete steps to expand cooperation in trade, investment, and sustainable development, in line with ASEAN's aspiration to play a more prominent role within the Indo-Pacific geoeconomic landscape. Also taking place today are the 16th East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit – comprising Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines – and the 16th Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Summit, which aim to fine-tune subregional development agendas and strengthen cross-border connectivity among participating countries. On the 'Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future', Tunku Nashrul described it as a major achievement from yesterday's summit, laying out a long-term strategic vision to guide the ASEAN Community over the next two decades. He said the document is a continuation of 'ASEAN 2025: Forging Ahead Together', signed during Malaysia's chairmanship in 2015, and now serves as a new roadmap to build a resilient, innovative, dynamic, and people-centred ASEAN Community, positioning ASEAN as a key growth centre in the Indo-Pacific region by 2045. 'This vision is outlined through six key documents, including strategic plans for the three ASEAN Community pillars and a regional connectivity plan.' 'It comprises more than 500 strategic measures that will be translated into concrete work programmes by ASEAN's sectoral bodies.' He added that a core component of ASEAN 2045 is to enhance ASEAN's position in the global economy as a sustainable, smart, and interconnected single market; and to build an inclusive community focusing on education, healthcare, employment opportunities, and social well-being. It also aims to position ASEAN as an active international player through principles of peace, multilateralism, and good governance. Tunku Nashrul said ASEAN 2045 also underscores the role of youth, women, and vulnerable groups in the process of building a regional community. The document was signed by Prime Minister Anwar as ASEAN Chair, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. (the incoming ASEAN Chair), Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and Myanmar Foreign Ministry's Permanent Secretary Aung Kyaw Moe.
Barnama
27-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
ASEAN: Today's Summit To Reinforce Malaysia's Role In Steering Strategic Cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The 46th ASEAN Summit, which enters its final day today, builds on the positive momentum achieved yesterday and is expected to further strengthen Malaysia's role in spearheading ASEAN's strategic cooperation agenda with regional and global partners. The Prime Minister's Senior Press Secretary, Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, said Malaysia remains committed to ensuring that its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025 delivers meaningful, principled, and impactful outcomes for the people of ASEAN, especially through the key sessions taking place. 'Looking at the success of hosting the 46th ASEAN Summit, we should take pride in having a dedicated team committed to elevating the nation's reputation and delivering the best possible outcomes for all Malaysians,' he said. He made the statement during the Prime Minister's Office Daily Briefing, broadcast live via Anwar Ibrahim's Facebook page and the official PMO Malaysia Facebook account today. Tunku Nashrul said today's focus would be on enhancing ASEAN's cooperation with strategic partners, particularly through the convening of the 2nd ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, both aimed at strengthening regional and inter-regional cooperation. He added that both summits would deliberate on concrete steps to expand cooperation in trade, investment, and sustainable development, in line with ASEAN's aspiration to play a more prominent role within the Indo-Pacific geoeconomic landscape. Also taking place today are the 16th East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit – comprising Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines – and the 16th Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Summit, which aim to fine-tune subregional development agendas and strengthen cross-border connectivity among participating countries. On the 'Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future', Tunku Nashrul described it as a major achievement from yesterday's summit, laying out a long-term strategic vision to guide the ASEAN Community over the next two decades. He said the document is a continuation of 'ASEAN 2025: Forging Ahead Together', signed during Malaysia's chairmanship in 2015, and now serves as a new roadmap to build a resilient, innovative, dynamic, and people-centred ASEAN Community, positioning ASEAN as a key growth centre in the Indo-Pacific region by 2045.
The Star
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Asean summits today to reinforce Malaysia's role in steering strategic cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR: The 46th Asean Summit, which enters its final day Tuesday (May 27), builds on the positive momentum achieved on Monday (May 26) and is expected to further strengthen Malaysia's role in spearheading Asean's strategic cooperation agenda with regional and global partners. The Prime Minister's senior press secretary, Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, said Malaysia remains committed to ensuring that its Asean chairmanship in 2025 delivers meaningful, principled, and impactful outcomes for the people of Asean, especially through the key sessions taking place. "Looking at the success of hosting the 46th Asean Summit, we should take pride in having a dedicated team committed to elevating the nation's reputation and delivering the best possible outcomes for all Malaysians," he said. ASLO READ: Asean–GCC–China summit reflects cooperation in a multipolar world, says Anwar He made the statement during the Prime Minister's Office Daily Briefing, broadcast live via Anwar Ibrahim's official Facebook page and the official PMO Malaysia Facebook account on Tuesday. Tunku Nashrul said today's focus would be on enhancing Asean's cooperation with strategic partners, particularly through the convening of the 2nd Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the inaugural Asean-GCC-China Summit, both aimed at strengthening regional and inter-regional cooperation. He added that both summits would deliberate on concrete steps to expand cooperation in trade, investment, and sustainable development, in line with Asean's aspiration to play a more prominent role within the Indo-Pacific geoeconomic landscape. ALSO READ: PM Anwar, Premier Li agree to enhance strategic cooperation through Asean-GCC-China Summit Also taking place Tuesday are the 16th East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit - comprising Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines - and the 16th Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Summit, which aim to fine-tune subregional development agendas and strengthen cross-border connectivity among participating countries. On the "Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Asean 2045: Our Shared Future", Tunku Nashrul described it as a major achievement from Monday's summit, laying out a long-term strategic vision to guide the Asean Community over the next two decades. He said the document is a continuation of "Asean 2025: Forging Ahead Together", signed during Malaysia's chairmanship in 2015, and now serves as a new roadmap to build a resilient, innovative, dynamic, and people-centred Asean Community, positioning Asean as a key growth centre in the Indo-Pacific region by 2045. ALSO READ: Asean-GCC-China model will help forge inclusive, sustainable future, says Anwar "This vision is outlined through six key documents, including strategic plans for the three Asean Community pillars and a regional connectivity plan." "It comprises more than 500 strategic measures that will be translated into concrete work programmes by Asean's sectoral bodies." He added that a core component of Asean 2045 is to enhance Asean's position in the global economy as a sustainable, smart, and interconnected single market; and to build an inclusive community focusing on education, healthcare, employment opportunities, and social well-being. It also aims to position Asean as an active international player through principles of peace, multilateralism, and good governance. ALSO READ: Asean looks ahead with 20-year roadmap Tunku Nashrul said Asean 2045 also underscores the role of youth, women, and vulnerable groups in the process of building a regional community. The document was signed by Prime Minister Anwar as Asean chair, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. (the incoming Asean chair), Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and Myanmar Foreign Ministry's Permanent Secretary Aung Kyaw Moe. Also present on stage to witness the signing was Timor-Leste's Prime Minister, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao. Timor-Leste was granted observer status in Asean in 2022. - Bernama
New Straits Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Key meetings today will strengthen Asean ties with Gulf states, China
KUALA LUMPUR: Two key meetings today will focus on strengthening Asean's cooperation with strategic partners. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's senior press secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah said the second Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council and the inaugural Asean-GCC-China would discuss concrete steps to expand trade, investment, and sustainable development cooperation. "Today will focus on strengthening Asean's cooperation with strategic partners through the hosting of the second Asean-GCC Summit and the inaugural trilateral Asean-GCC-China Summit. "These summits will discuss concrete steps to expand cooperation in trade, investment, and sustainable development, in line with Asean's aspirations to play a larger role in the Indo-Pacific geo-economic landscape," he said. Tunku Nashrul said this during the Prime Minister's Office daily briefing today. Also taking place today are the 16th Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit and the 16th Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Summit. Tunku Nashrul said these summits aim to streamline sub-regional development agendas and strengthen cross-border connectivity among participating countries. "Today's sessions are a continuation of the positive momentum achieved yesterday and are expected to further enhance Malaysia's leadership role in advancing Asean's strategic cooperation agenda with regional and global partners. "With a focus on key summits such as Asean-GCC and Asean-GCC-China, and sub-regional collaborations through BIMP-EAGA and IMT-GT, Malaysia is committed to ensuring that the 2025 Asean chairmanship yields meaningful, principled, and people-centric outcomes," he said. Elaborating on the first day of the Asean Summit, Tunku Nashrul said one of the major achievements of yesterday's summit was the signing of the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Asean 2045: Our Shared Future. He said the long-term strategic vision will drive the Asean Community for the next two decades. This document serves as a new roadmap to make Asean a resilient, innovative, dynamic, and people-centred community, and a leading growth hub in the Indo-Pacific region by 2045. He said the vision is laid out through six key documents, including strategic plans for the three pillars of the Asean Community and a regional connectivity plan. It also encompasses over 500 strategic actions to be translated into concrete work programmes by Asean sectoral bodies. Tunku Nashrul said key elements of Asean 2045 include strengthening Asean's position in the global economy as a sustainable, smart, and interconnected single market. It also aims to build an inclusive community with a focus on education, health, employment opportunities, and social well-being, he said. He added that it also focuses on elevating Asean as an active global player through principles of peace, multilateralism, and good governance. "Asean 2045 also places emphasis on the role of youth, women, and vulnerable groups in the process of regional community building," he said. Tunku Nashrul said Anwar, in his opening address at the plenary session yesterday, said a decade of achievements since the establishment of the Asean Community has given new spirit and confidence to the region. This was demonstrated through its extraordinary resilience despite an increasingly complex and challenging global landscape. "Taking into account the shifts in geopolitical order and the global trade system, the prime minister stressed that the values of Asean Centrality and the brotherhood among member states were crucial to ensuring the bloc remains united in facing current challenges collectively," said Tunku Nashrul. Several bilateral meetings also took place yesterday, including with leaders from Cambodia, Singapore, China and Kuwait. Tunku Nashrul said notable outcomes include the signing of the Renewables and Interconnected Sustainable Energy (RISE) agreement among companies from Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam and further discussions on the Asean-GCC Free Trade Agreement.
The Star
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
46th Asean Summit key platform for boosting regional cooperation, says PMO
KUALA LUMPUR: The 46th Asean Summit, which runs for two days beginning Monday (May 26), serves as the main platform for Asean leaders to review the region's progress in its three key pillars -- political-security, economic and socio-cultural. The Malaysian Prime Minister's senior press secretary, Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, said the summit is also a key forum for discussing increasingly complex regional and global issues, including the South China Sea dispute, the humanitarian crises in Gaza and Myanmar, unilateral trade tariffs by major powers, the challenges of the digital economy and supply chain resilience. "The Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) has consistently emphasised that under this year's Asean Chairmanship, Malaysia bears a significant responsibility in shaping a stronger, and more inclusive and resilient Asean Community. "Malaysia's main focus is to ensure that Asean remains relevant, responsive and people-centred, in line with the Asean 2045 long-term vision that will be launched,' he said. He was speaking at a Prime Minister's Office (PMO) briefing held in conjunction with the 46th Asean Summit, which was broadcast live on the Anwar Ibrahim and PMO Malaysia Facebook pages today. In addition to the summit with Asean member states, Tunku Nashrul said Malaysia will also host the 2nd Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the inaugural Asean-GCC-China Summit, both scheduled to take place tomorrow and chaired by Malaysia as the Asean 2025 Chair. He said the Asean-GCC Summit will review the implementation of the Asean-GCC Framework of Cooperation 2024-2028, which includes initiatives in free trade, education, sustainable development, and cultural and digital connectivity. "The second Asean-GCC Summit also reaffirms the long-term commitment between the two regions, which have maintained relations since 1990. "Asean and the GCC are two significant economic blocs, with total trade reaching US$130.7bil and GCC investments in Asean amounting to US$390.2mil," he said. Touching on the agenda for the first day of the 46th Asean Summit, Tunku Nashrul said today's sessions feature a series of key meetings involving the Prime Minister, Asean leaders and representatives from various sectors. - Bernama
