LANGKAWI: The resort island of Langkawi is awash with Asean logos and banners as Malaysia prepares to host delegations for the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Retreat starting tomorrow.
The two-day retreat marks the first ministerial-level meeting under Malaysia’s chairmanship of Asean in 2025, setting the stage for a busy and significant year ahead.
At the Langkawi International Airport, arriving guests and dignitaries were greeted by a message, which read, “Selamat Datang. Langkawi Welcomes All Asean Delegates”.
The Asean logo and banners are prominently displayed across the island to welcome over 200 delegates from the 10-member states and Timor-Leste, which is currently an Asean observer state.
The Asean chairmanship 2025 logo, featuring blue, red, yellow and white reflects the principal colours of the flags of all Asean member states, emphasising the theme of unity and readily capturing the attention of both the public and delegations.
Inspired by Malaysia’s national flower, the hibiscus (bunga raya), the logo highlights the country’s cultural richness while reflecting the unity and identity of the Asean community.
The flower’s five petals, which curve inward to embrace the Asean logo at the centre, embodies Malaysia’s commitment towards fostering a peaceful, stable, and prosperous regional grouping.
The senior officials’ meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, followed by the AMM on Sunday at the Langkawi International Convention Centre.
The retreat will mark the first major meeting under Malaysia’s chairmanship of Asean in 2025.
Under the theme of “Inclusivity and Sustainability”, Malaysia will host more than 300 key meetings and programmes nationwide this year as part of its chairmanship.
