Malaysia Backs Turkey, Urges ASEAN Policy
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Malaysia supports Turkey's bid for ASEAN Dialogue Partner status to strengthen regional ties. Separately, Malaysia and ASEAN maintain a principled stance on the Gaza conflict. ASEAN is also urged to create a binding regional refugee protection policy, particularly for the Rohingya crisis, and to expand cooperation with Russia in strategic fields.
Malaysia Backs Turkey's Bid for ASEAN Dialogue Partner Status
- Malaysia supports Turkey's aspiration to become an ASEAN Dialogue Partner, aiming to strengthen ties with Southeast Asia. - The Malaysian Ambassador to Turkey conveyed this support to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, emphasizing Turkey's growing economic and strategic importance to ASEAN. - Both nations are committed to deepening their long-standing relationship through high-level engagemโฆ
Malaysia, ASEAN not neutral on Gaza issue
- Malaysia and ASEAN maintain a principled stance on international issues like the Gaza conflict, prioritizing human rights and rejecting atrocities. - Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated ASEAN adhereโฆ
ASEAN urged to create binding regional refugee protection policy
- ASEAN needs a more formal and binding regional refugee protection policy to address issues like the Rohingya crisis. - The Rohingya refugee situation has not received adequate attention from most Soโฆ
ASEAN-Russia need to expand cooperation in strategic fields
- ASEAN and Russia should expand cooperation in strategic areas like food security, energy, digital technology, education, and talent development. - Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized strengtheniโฆ