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New Straits Times
9 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Asean officials touch down in KL for high-level talks
SEPANG: Diplomatic delegations have begun arriving in Kuala Lumpur ahead of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings, which will be held from July 8 to 11. Among the early arrivals was Laos Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Phongsavanh Sisoulath, who landed at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 8.05pm today. Myanmar Ministry of Foreign Affairs representative Kyaw Nyun Oo and Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Eksiri Pintaruchi were also among those who arrived. Senior officials from several Asean countries, including the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, and Indonesia, also touched down on Sunday. The 58th AMM and related meetings, to be held under Malaysia's 2025 Asean Chairmanship themed 'Inclusivity and Sustainability,' will feature 24 ministerial-level meetings, including sessions with Asean Dialogue Partners and Sectoral Dialogue Partners. The event is expected to gather about 1,500 delegates, including foreign ministers from Asean member states, Timor-Leste, Asean Dialogue Partners, Asean Regional Forum (ARF) participating countries, Sectoral Dialogue Partners, and senior officials from the Asean Secretariat. Malaysia is hosting the AMM as part of its fifth Asean Chairmanship, having previously held the role in 1977, 1997, 2005, and 2015.
The Star
9 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Diplomatic delegations begin arriving in Kuala Lumpur for AMM
SEPANG: Diplomatic delegations have begun arriving in Kuala Lumpur ahead of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings, which will be held from Tuesday (July 8) to Friday. Among the early arrivals was Laos Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Phongsavanh Sisoulath, who landed at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 8.05pm on Sunday. Myanmar Ministry of Foreign Affairs representative Kyaw Nyun Oo and Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Eksiri Pintaruchi were also among those who arrived. Senior officials from several Asean countries, including the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei and Indonesia, also touched down on Sunday. The 58th AMM and related meetings, to be held under Malaysia's 2025 Asean Chairmanship themed 'Inclusivity and Sustainability,' will feature 24 ministerial-level meetings, including sessions with Asean Dialogue Partners and Sectoral Dialogue Partners. The event is expected to gather about 1,500 delegates, including foreign ministers from Asean member states, Timor-Leste, Asean Dialogue Partners, Asean Regional Forum (ARF) participating countries, Sectoral Dialogue Partners and senior officials from the Asean Secretariat. Malaysia is hosting the AMM as part of its fifth Asean Chairmanship, having previously held the role in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015. - Bernama
The Star
10 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Malaysia lays groundwork through strategic bilateral meetings ahead of 58th AMM
KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin held four high-level bilateral meetings with Asean senior officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand and Brunei on Sunday (July 6), in preparation for the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings. The discussions centred on aligning agendas, finalising joint outcome documents and addressing logistical and protocol arrangements to ensure smooth proceedings. They also served to strengthen coordination among Asean member states on key regional issues ahead of ministerial-level deliberations. Amran began his engagements with Cambodian Secretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Kung Phoak, followed by Director General for Asean Cooperation at Indonesia's Foreign Ministry, Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro. He later met with the Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Eksiri Pintaruchi and Permanent Secretary (Asean), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei, Johariah Abdul Wahab. Each meeting lasted more than 30 minutes. The 58th AMM and related meetings, to be held under Malaysia's 2025 Asean Chairmanship themed 'Inclusivity and Sustainability,' will feature 24 ministerial-level meetings, including engagements with Asean Dialogue Partners and Sectoral Dialogue Partners. The event, from July 8 to 11, is expected to gather about 1,500 delegates, including foreign ministers from Asean member states, Timor-Leste, Asean Dialogue Partners, Asean Regional Forum (ARF) participating countries, Sectoral Dialogue Partners and senior officials from the Asean Secretariat. Malaysia is hosting the AMM as part of its fifth Asean Chairmanship, having previously held the role in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015. - Bernama
New Straits Times
17 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Gaza conflict remains key focus at Asean foreign ministers' meeting
KUALA LUMPUR: The ongoing oppression of Palestinians will remain a key issue for Asean, especially in light of the potential 60-day ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, said Foreign Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin. Speaking at a curtain-raiser press conference ahead of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related events, Amran said the Asean foreign ministers would continue to monitor developments closely. "This issue remains a priority for Asean. We will continue to observe the situation in the coming days. "Any positive progress, particularly regarding a ceasefire, will certainly be a topic of discussion. "The foreign ministers will work towards forming a common position in response to the latest developments," he said. On Wednesday, former US president Donald Trump reportedly said that Israel had agreed to the "necessary conditions" to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. He added that Qatar and Egypt, the mediators in the ceasefire talks, would deliver the "final proposal" to Hamas. Hamas later said it had responded "in a positive spirit" to the US-brokered proposal and was prepared to enter into talks to implement the deal, which includes the release of hostages and negotiations to end the conflict. It was also reported that Trump would host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday to press for an end to the war in Gaza. Trump has pledged to take a tougher stance on Netanyahu as he aims to capitalise on the momentum from the Iran-Israel truce to help broker peace in Gaza. The 58th AMM and related meetings, held under Malaysia's 2025 Asean Chairmanship themed Inclusivity and Sustainability, will feature 24 ministerial-level meetings, including engagements with Asean Dialogue Partners and Sectoral Dialogue Partners. In conjunction with the meetings, Malaysia will also host the Fourth Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (CEAPAD IV). Co-chaired with Japan and Palestine, the conference will discuss initiatives to support Gaza's reconstruction and the broader development of Palestine. The high-level meetings, to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from July 8 to 11, are expected to gather about 1,500 delegates, including foreign ministers from Asean member states, Timor Leste, Asean Dialogue Partners, Asean Regional Forum (ARF) participants, Sectoral Dialogue Partners and senior officials from the Asean Secretariat.
