Malaysia to discuss Australia-Asean ties at special summit in Melbourne


MELBOURNE: Malaysia will discuss Australia's interest in strengthening ties with Asean and continuing cooperation with the region at the Asean-Australia Special Summit here on Wednesday (March 6), says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister, who is leading the Malaysian delegation to the summit, said that as a sign of Australia's seriousness in fostering closeness with Asean, the country announced on Monday an AU$2bil fund for investment and collaboration in various fields within Asean.

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