Malaysia highlights roles of ASEAN, BRICS in regional cooperation

29/04/2025 12:44
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KPL (KPL/VNA) Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan is scheduled to deliver a speech at a dedicated session themed “The Role of the Global South in Reinforcing Multilateralism,” held as part of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from April 28-29.

(KPL/VNA) Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan is scheduled to deliver a speech at a dedicated session themed “The Role of the Global South in Reinforcing Multilateralism,” held as part of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from April 28-29.

According to the ministry’s statement, the remark reflects Malaysia’s steadfast commitment to strengthening multilateralism and amplifying the voice and interests of developing countries, aligned with the core objectives of BRICS 2025. Malaysia is also expected to share its strategic perspectives on key global challenges.

“As Chair of ASEAN for 2025, Malaysia will actively advocate for deeper engagement between ASEAN and BRICS, aimed at fostering regional cooperation, enhancing economic collaboration, and reinforcing collective efforts toward a fairer and more sustainable global economy,” the statement added.

The BRICS meeting, the first of its kind this year, is set to focus on six priority areas: global health; trade and investment; climate change; artificial intelligence; reforming peace and security mechanisms within the multilateral system; and institutional development.

Malaysia officially became a BRICS partner country on January 1, 2025.

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