SEREMBAN: The 46th Asean Summit will take place from May 26 to 27, while the Asean Summit with Dialogue Partners is set for late October, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
He said the 46th Asean Summit on May 26 will bring together all 10 Asean member state leaders, whereas the May 27 session will bring together Asean leaders and their counterparts from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
“InsyaAllah, following the royal banquet on May 27, the Asean-GCC-China Summit is expected to be held in Kuala Lumpur,” he told Bernama at a ceremony to hand over aid to senior citizens, single mothers, orphans and other needy people at Taman Kelab Tuanku, Mambau here yesterday.
Mohamad added that during the Asean Summit in October, Asean nations will engage their 10 dialogue partners, including China, South Korea, Japan, Australia and the United States.
The agenda will feature high- level meetings such as Asean Plus Three, Asean Plus One, the East Asia Summit and the Asean Regional Forum, along with bilateral discussions between participating nations.
“The second Asean and Dialogue Partners Summit is expected to take place end October, with proposed dates being either Oct 26-28 or Nov 3-5. However, there is broad consensus to hold it in late October,” he said.
Malaysia officially assumed the Asean chairmanship on Jan 1, 2025, under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability”, reflecting the nation’s commitment to fostering a united and prosperous Asean.
In a separate development, Mohamad expressed gratitude for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent commendation of Wisma Putra’s efforts in strengthening Malaysia’s global standing and diplomatic influence.
He highlighted Wisma Putra’s pivotal role in maintaining Malaysia’s reputation as a peaceful, independent and neutral nation within the Asean region.
“This is the core function of the ministry, alongside advocating for Malaysians and addressing global humanitarian issues such as those in Gaza, Sudan and Myanmar. Malaysia remains steadfast in its principled stance, unequivocally condemning all forms of violence against humanity,” he said.
