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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has pressed Thailand to appoint a Joint Boundary Commission chief and accelerate border survey work, signalling Phnom Penh's preference for bilateral diplomacy over confrontation on territorial disputes.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted Malaysia's diplomatic flexibility and non-aligned stance as key factors in securing investor confidence and promoting economic expansion across the region.
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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong has urged Russia to maintain active involvement in ASEAN-led multilateral platforms, signalling the importance of dialogue as Singapore prepares to lead the regional grouping in 2027.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim concluded a two-day working visit to Kazan by securing Russia's commitment to provide long-term supplies of petrol, oil and gas to Malaysia through multi-year agreements rather than annual renewals.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly praised Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping for their advocacy of peace and condemnation of atrocities in West Asia, emphasising Malaysia's commitment to centrality rather than neutrality on regional conflicts.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, exploring deeper cooperation on energy security and expanding bilateral trade through alternative currency arrangements.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has arrived in Kazan, Russia, for a two-day working visit centred on strengthening ties between Asean and Moscow, with discussions expected on regional stability and mutual interests.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will visit Kazan from June 17 for talks with Tatarstan's Rais Rustam Minnikhanov, aimed at elevating Malaysia-Russia relations and advancing Asean-Russia cooperation initiatives.