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The Sun
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia strengthens ASEAN ties ahead of 58th AMM in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin held bilateral discussions with senior officials from Laos and the Philippines in preparation for the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings. The talks focused on aligning agendas, finalising joint documents, and ensuring seamless logistical arrangements. The meetings aimed to enhance coordination among ASEAN member states on key regional issues before ministerial-level discussions commence. Amran first met with Laos Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Phongsavanh Sisoulath, followed by Alternate SOM Leader ASEAN-Philippines Ana Marie L. Hernando. The 58th AMM, under Malaysia's 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability,' will include 24 ministerial-level meetings with ASEAN Dialogue Partners and Sectoral Dialogue Partners. Scheduled from July 8 to 11, the event is expected to host around 1,500 delegates, including foreign ministers from ASEAN states, Timor-Leste, and senior officials from the ASEAN Secretariat. Malaysia is hosting the AMM for the fifth time, having previously chaired ASEAN in 1977, 1997, 2005, and 2015. – Bernama
Barnama
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
நெறிமுறை ஒப்பந்தத்தில் தீமோர் லெஸ்தே-வின் பங்கேற்பு குறித்து SEANWFZ EXCOM-மில் விவாதிப்பு
Foreign Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin engages in a discussion at the ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM), ahead of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings, scheduled from July 8 to 11.
The Sun
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Kuala Lumpur hosts ASEAN ministerial week after successful SOM
KUALA LUMPUR: The ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) concluded successfully today, setting the stage for the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) starting this Tuesday. Foreign Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin confirmed smooth discussions among senior officials, with final preparations underway for the upcoming ministerial sessions. 'Hopefully, we have four more days, from Tuesday to Friday, to complete the full series of meetings,' Amran told reporters after the SEANWFZ (Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone Treaty) meeting. The packed agenda includes the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat and the ASEAN Plus One Post-Ministerial Conference with Dialogue Partners. As ASEAN Chair, Malaysia will also facilitate trilateral meetings involving the ASEAN Secretariat and four non-member nations: Norway, Switzerland, Brazil, and Turkiye. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan is set to hold bilateral talks with counterparts from ASEAN states and dialogue partners. Today's SOM saw participation from senior ASEAN foreign ministry officials, who reviewed key issues for the AMM. The 58th AMM, themed 'Inclusivity and Sustainability', will feature 24 ministerial-level meetings at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from July 8 to 11. Around 1,500 delegates, including foreign ministers from ASEAN, Timor-Leste, and dialogue partners, are expected. – Bernama
Barnama
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
KL Gears Up For ASEAN Ministerial Week As SOM Concludes Successfully
Foreign Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin engages in a discussion at the ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM), ahead of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings, scheduled from July 8 to 11. By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali & Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) has concluded today in preparation for the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM), which is scheduled to begin on Tuesday. Foreign Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin, who chaired the meeting, said discussions at the senior officials' level went smoothly and that preparations for the Foreign Ministers' Meeting are already underway. 'Hopefully, we have four more days, from Tuesday to Friday, to complete the full series of meetings, 'This includes the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat, and the ASEAN Plus One Post-Ministerial Conference with Dialogue Partners,' he told reporters after the SEANWFZ (Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone Treaty) meeting, which was held immediately after the SOM on Monday. He said that Malaysia, as this year's ASEAN Chair, will also convene trilateral meetings involving the ASEAN Secretariat and four countries – Norway, Switzerland, Brazil, and Turkiye. Foreign Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, is scheduled to hold a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from fellow ASEAN member states and dialogue partner countries. Today's meeting was attended by secretaries-general and senior representatives from the foreign ministries of ASEAN member states, who discussed preparations for the 58th AMM and related meetings. They also deliberated on key issues expected to be raised and highlighted during the upcoming sessions.
CTV News
22-06-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Manitoba's Special Olympics athletes compete at first Summer Games since 2017
More than 350 athletes are hitting fields, pools, and courts in Winnipeg this weekend as part of the 2025 Special Olympics Manitoba (SOM) Provincial Summer Games. The competition kicked off Friday at several venues around the city followed by the opening ceremonies at the University of Manitoba. Melissa Suggitt, SOM's marketing and communications manager, said the weekend event marks Manitoba's first Summer Games since 2017. 'Everyone here is excited to be back, to show the world, Manitoba, and here in Winnipeg that sport is for all, and can be inclusive,' Suggitt told CTV News. 'Sport is for everyone and we can all compete together.' This year's Summer Games included track and field at U of M's stadium on Saturday afternoon. Aimee Chubb, a long jumper from Thompson, said that she is proud of herself for competing. 'Always try your best no matter how hard you try,' said Chubb. Athletes are also competing in sports like rhythmic gym, golf, soccer, and swimming during the three-day event. 'So many athletes tell us that this is the absolute pinnacle of their years,' Suggitt said. 'They participate in programs year-round across the province. So for them to have an event like this where they've got their family and friends cheering them on… truly, all I keep hearing this weekend is just that the energy is up and everybody is so happy and joyful to be here.' The athletes are also competing for the chance to represent Manitoba at the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat, Alta. Next year. The Manitoba Summer Games wrap up Sunday morning with finals in athletics, basketball, bowling and golf.
