Kuala lumpur: Malaysia remains committed to maintaining the positive momentum of its ASEAN Chairmanship 2025, with only four months left, particularly in ensuring the success of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits to be hosted next month. Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin said the presence of world leaders next month will elevate Malaysia’s profile as a respected regional diplomatic hub, while also underscoring the nation’s commitment to peace, stability and prosperity at both the regional and global levels.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Malaysia’s foreign policy, which is independent and neutral, and anchored on principled and pragmatic approaches, continues to strengthen the nation’s standing on the world stage. Mohamad Alamin highlighted the significance of the upcoming ASEAN Summit, along with the 2nd ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit, the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, and the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. These events serve as critical platforms for ASEAN member states to voice deep concern over global challenges, including geopolitical tensions, climate change, global economic uncertainties, and humanitarian crises such as those in Myanmar and Palestine.
Malaysia has stressed the need for ASEAN to strengthen internal unity, take firm action on issues that undermine its solidarity and credibility, and remain principled in articulating the region’s stance on global issues. Meanwhile, Mohamad Alamin emphasized Malaysia’s ongoing efforts to enhance bilateral ties with the United States through open dialogue and strategic cooperation in key areas, including trade, investment, defense, security, health, education, and people-to-people relations.
Ties established since diplomatic relations were forged in 1957 have contributed to economic growth, technological advancement, and high-value investment opportunities. In 2024, Malaysia’s trade with the US amounted to RM324.91 billion, with the US ranking as Malaysia’s top source of foreign direct investment (FDI) that year, valued at RM105.94 billion. This reflects the level of confidence US investors have in Malaysia as a stable and competitive destination for trade and investment. Malaysia adheres to a pragmatic and balanced approach based on the principle of fostering good relations with all nations while respecting sovereignty and international law.