KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will take a careful approach before deciding whether to become a full member of the BRICS bloc, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. The Foreign Minister said while Malaysia values its engagement with BRICS, any decision on full membership must be made carefully to avoid compromising the country’s long-standing policy of neutrality. "This means we...
KUALA LUMPUR: The withdrawal of heavy weapons by Thailand and Cambodia from border areas, as well as the removal and destruction of explosives or landmines, are among the key elements in the ceasefire agreement between the two countries, which is expected to be finalised at the 47th Asean Summit. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said...
CYBERJAYA: Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, alongside his counterparts from Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia, will undertake a visit to Myanmar on Sept 19. The Foreign Minister said that this was to get a clear picture of the new administration in Myanmar following the end of the state of emergency there. "So, that’s what I want to look...
CYBERJAYA: Malaysia remains firmly committed to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state without any preconditions, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. However, the Foreign Minister said that the New York Declaration had imposed preconditions for the creation of such a state. "We want an independent Palestinian state, full stop. Once it is established, whoever governs it is the...
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean has emerged as a trusted platform by global superpowers and many countries are “queuing” up to sign up as partners to the Southeast Asian regional group, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. The Foreign Minister also said too many countries want to be a partner of Asean by acceding to the Treaty of Amity...
KUALA LUMPUR: Any elections being held in conflict-stricken Myanmar must be impartial and inclusive, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. The Foreign Minister said peace and the cessation of hostilities must be a priority before any elections take place. "Elections have to be inclusive, including everybody and all political parties. All stakeholders must be able to participate. "Any elections...
PUTRAJAYA: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will lead Malaysia's delegation to the 51st Session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting in Istanbul, Turkiye, from June 21 to 22, 2025. Wisma Putra, in a statement Thursday (June 19), said that the meeting will involve the participation of foreign ministers and...
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean Foreign Ministers have commended Malaysia’s proactive leadership in reviving efforts to implement the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) and facilitating constructive dialogue to address the ongoing crisis in Myanmar. Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo said both the informal and extended informal consultations on the implementation of the 5PC, held Saturday (May 24) ahead...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has hosted a welcoming dinner for his counterparts from all Asean member states, Timor Leste, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and China. The dinner, also attended by Asean secretary-general Dr Kao Kim Hourn and GCC secretary-general Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, was held at Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers. Also...
KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed satisfaction and happiness on his state visit to Malaysia last month, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He also described the visit as a great success, the Foreign Minister said. According to Mohamad, the feedback was conveyed to him recently by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "Congratulations to everyone," he said when...
