In an era of accelerating geopolitical realignments and shifts in the global economy, Azerbaijan is expanding its foreign policy beyond traditional regional confines. Southeast Asia has emerged as a key frontier in this evolving multi-vector strategy.
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to halt weeks of fierce border clashes, the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian neighbours, which has included fighter jet sorties, rocket fire and artillery barrages, on Saturday.
Military representatives from Cambodia and Thailand met in Chanthaburi province on Wednesday ahead of formal ceasefire talks at the 3rd special GBC meeting scheduled for 27th December.
South East Asian foreign ministers meeting in Malaysia are seeking to revive a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia after two weeks of deadly border clashes that have killed at least 60 people and forced more than half a million from their homes.
The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN and China on Tuesday signed an upgrade to their free trade agreement, which is expected to include sections on digital, green economy and other new industries.
The Israeli government announced on Sunday (October 26) that Egyptian and Red Cross teams have been granted permission to enter Gaza to search for the remains of deceased hostages. The teams were allowed to move beyond the so-called “yellow line,”.
Talks between Thailand and Cambodia this week have made "meaningful progress", Thai defence minister Natthaphon Narkphanit said on Thursday, ahead of the potential signing of a broader ceasefire agreement.
Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Chile and Bangladesh are seeking to join the China-backed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RECEP), the world's largest trade bloc, Southeast Asian officials said on Thursday (25 September).
Canada has signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Indonesia, marking Ottawa’s first-ever bilateral trade deal with an ASEAN member.
Cambodia and Thailand’s senior defence leaders are meeting in Malaysia on Thursday (7 August) again for talks aimed at securing a lasting end to hostilities following a violent and deadly five-day border conflict in late July. The two sides have agreed to ASEAN monitoring and open talks.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to fortify the country's semiconductor sector by diversifying partnerships, building local expertise, and deepening ASEAN cooperation.
Malaysia has urged Thailand and Cambodia to agree to an immediate ceasefire after fresh border clashes. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as incoming ASEAN Chair, welcomed both sides' openness to dialogue and offered Malaysia's support for a diplomatic resolution.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Malaysia, calling the talks 'positive and constructive' despite growing tensions over new U.S. tariffs on Asian economies.
Talks in Malaysia between top diplomats from Russia and the United States were described by the Russian Foreign Ministry as "substantive and frank" with both sides confirming their interest in seeking peaceful solutions to international conflicts.
As Washington prepares to impose new tariffs, Japan has voiced concern over global trade tensions, urging stronger support for multilateral economic systems during ASEAN talks in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Southeast Asian nations to deepen regional cooperation and boost intra-regional trade as the world faces increasing economic uncertainty.
China sends Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong to East Asian cooperation meetings in Malaysia, aiming for "in-depth communication" on "Inclusivity and Sustainability" to foster regional stability and positive energy.
Malaysia’s foreign minister urged Southeast Asian nations to fast-track regional economic integration and stand united in the face of sweeping US tariffs that have disrupted global trade.
Southeast Asian leaders are meeting in Kuala Lumpur to voice concern over U.S. tariff policies and forge stronger regional and global alliances.
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