Russia and ASEAN adopt Kazan declaration, advance strategic partnership
Kazan (Russia), June 18 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) delegations on Thursday adopted the Kazan Declaration at the Russia-ASEAN summit, advancing their strategic partnership. The summit adopted four outcome documents: the Kazan Declaration 2026 ‘ASEAN-Russian Federation: Unity in Diversity – 35 Years Together’; the Joint Statement of […]
ASEAN strengthens regional stability: Malaysian PM
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 30 (IANS) Regional stability was strengthened through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) despite the challenges faced by the grouping in 2025, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The collective wisdom and sincerity of the grouping and its partners ensured that the ASEAN platform continues to serve to unite views […]
ASEAN Foreign Ministers urge Cambodia and Thailand to cease hostilities
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 22 (IANS) The Foreign Ministers of Association of SouthEast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries, who held a ‘special meeting’ in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur on Monday to address the current situation between Cambodia and Thailand, have urged both countries to exercise restraint and take immediate steps for the cessation of all forms of […]
ASEAN economic ministers discuss greater regional integration
Kuala Lumpur, May 25 (IANS) Greater regional and deeper cooperation were discussed by officials participating in the 25th ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) meeting, Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry said here on Sunday. In his remarks as chair of the meeting, Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the current economic environment calls for collaboration […]
