{"id":49948,"date":"2025-07-29T22:29:43","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T22:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=49948"},"modified":"2025-07-29T22:37:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T22:37:24","slug":"malaysia-looking-forward-to-a-more-seamless-dynamic-asean-economic-community-with-reduced-tarrif-non-tarrif-barriers-anwar-ibrahim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/malaysia-looking-forward-to-a-more-seamless-dynamic-asean-economic-community-with-reduced-tarrif-non-tarrif-barriers-anwar-ibrahim\/","title":{"rendered":"Malaysia Looking Forward to a More Seamless & Dynamic ASEAN Economic Community with Reduced Tarrif , Non Tarrif Barriers : Anwar Ibrahim"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"\"ISLAMABAD: Monitoring Desk – Prime Minister Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, ASEAN Chair in 2025\u00a0 today delivered a Policy Speech that reflects Malaysia\u2019s unwavering commitment to ASEAN\u2019s ideals and its agenda, at the ASEAN Headquarters \/ASEAN Secretariat, highlighting Malaysia\u2019s leadership and Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivered opening remarks prior to the Policy Speech, commending The Honourable Anwar Ibrahim\u2019s distinguished leadership and Malaysia\u2019s pivotal contributions to ASEAN Community-building efforts.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Secretary-General Dr. Kao emphasised the value of high-level policy addresses by ASEAN Leaders in shaping the regional discourse and in deepening engagement with the diplomatic corps, ASEAN entities, the business community as well as with the media, paving the way for expanding ASEAN narratives in the region and beyond.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Prime Minister recalled\u00a0 former Secretary-General of ASEAN, the late Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, once remarked that the Secretariat is the \u2018heart of all other ASEAN Organs\u2019, one which represents an \u2018exclusively ASEAN character\u2019 and the \u2018collective interests of ASEAN\u2019.<\/p>\n

In connection with the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur,<\/strong> Anwar Ibrahim said, “We will once again demonstrate our collective commitment towards improving the unimpeded flow of goods within our region. Through renewed efforts to reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers, we are taking meaningful steps towards creating a more seamless and dynamic ASEAN economic community that works for all, not just for some.”<\/p>\n

\"\"The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)<\/strong> is central to this vision. As the world\u2019s largest trade agreement, it reinforces ASEAN\u2019s role as the linchpin of regional economic architecture. We expect the 5th RCEP Leaders\u2019 Meeting to also take place at the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit, thus presenting an opportunity for us to ensure that RCEP delivers tangible benefits for our businesses, workers, and communities.<\/p>\n

As we look to strengthen ASEAN\u2019s position in an increasingly competitive global economy, we must also do more to ensure that businesses can operate with confidence and clarity across our borders. The success of the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit<\/strong> is a clear signal that ASEAN is ready to build new bridges and unlock new partnerships. It also reaffirms our shared determination to shape a future based on mutual respect, shared growth, and strategic cooperation.<\/p>\n

He said , “Over nearly six decades, ASEAN has built a region that is, for the most part, peaceful, stable, and economically vibrant. This achievement rests on a foundation of trust, dialogue, and consensus\u2011building that has allowed us to manage differences and prevent disputes from escalating. It is these shared habits of cooperation that continue to anchor our stability, even when challenges arise.”<\/p>\n

Referring to Cambodia Thailand ceasefire facilitated by his country<\/strong> , Prime Minister said, ” Just yesterday, in our capacity as ASEAN Chair, Malaysia was entrusted with the responsibility of hosting the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand at a time when tensions on their border had become a cause for grave concern to us all. I believed that, despite the dangerous and escalating situation, it was both vital and possible to bring the two sides to the negotiating table.”<\/p>\n

” In the lead-up to the meeting, I spoke to both leaders, took care to listen to their perspectives, and urged them to find common ground in the interest of ensuring no more lives were lost. With the participation of the United States and China, both sides agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. This reflects not only the strength of ASEAN\u2019s convening power, but also the constructive engagement of our partners in safeguarding regional stability, Anwar Ibrahim shared.<\/p>\n

He commended Prime Minister Hun Manet and Acting Prime Minister Phumtham<\/strong> for their statesmanship, as well as President Trump and the Chinese leadership for their constructive engagement. He said, “The presence and cooperation of all parties reaffirm that peace is best achieved through dialogue, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to stability.”<\/p>\n

” This episode has served as a vital reaffirmation of the values that have served our region well. By continuing to uphold the ASEAN Charter and the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation, we can strengthen the peace dividend, ensuring ASEAN remains a community of trust, cooperation, and shared prosperity for generations to come.”<\/p>\n

Malaysia Makes Cambodia and Thailand Agree on Ceasefire, Peaceful Co-Existence, Lasting Solution to the Border Issue<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n