CEBU: Malaysia continues to strengthen bilateral relations with Singapore and Laos in efforts to expand strategic cooperation based on mutual interests, regional stability and the prosperity of Asean people.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the bilateral meeting with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong focused on several key agendas, including accelerating the implementation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and ensuring the RTS Link project is operational by the end of this year.
Anwar said they also discussed expanding cooperation in renewable energy and the Asean Power Grid, as well as deepening cooperation in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS).
Malaysia also stressed the importance of continuing negotiations on maritime boundaries constructively and based on international law, in addition to ensuring that issues of water supply, airspace and the management of the Kuala Lumpur Flight Information Region (KL FIR) are addressed in a spirit of mutual respect and understanding.
"On regional and international developments, Malaysia emphasised the importance of a lasting ceasefire in the Middle East, freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the need for Asean to continue playing a principled role in maintaining stability, security and the resilience of global supply chains," he said in Cebu, the Philippines, in conjunction with the 48th Asean Summit and related summits.
Earlier, Anwar also met with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, expressing Malaysia's commitment to expanding cooperation in trade, investment, renewable energy, higher education, defence, telecommunications and regional connectivity.
In the spirit of Malaysia Madani and Asean solidarity, Anwar said he believed sustainable development, mutual respect and shared prosperity are key to the region's stability and future.
Malaysia also voiced support for efforts to enhance Asean's economic and logistics integration, including through the Asean Express rail network connecting Malaysia, Thailand, Laos and China, as well as strengthening regional energy cooperation through the Laos-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project (LTMS-PIP).
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani were also present at both meetings.
Asean leaders and representatives began arriving in Cebu on Thursday for the 48th Asean Summit, with energy resilience and food security expected to dominate discussions amid ongoing conflicts in Middle East. - NST
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