Bloc’s resilience depends on adaptability, willingness to forge new partnerships, says PM

Putrajaya demonstrated firm hand amid global challenges, expanded bloc's partnership with key partners, says Kao

Expanding membership would strengthen, enhance, diversify economic linkages per the Global Asean Strategy, says bloc's ministers

Send clear message that bloc is open for business, investment, will remain so, says Tengku Zafrul

Necessary for region to emerge as key single market expanding trade exponentially within, attract investments from external sources

Asean Economic Community Blueprint 2025's assessment, preparatory work for AEC Strategic Plan 2026-2030 to be focused upon

Tengku Zafrul says Matrade will continue talks with Middle Eastern partners, counterparts

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, expressed the nation’s profound honour in hosting the 46th Asean Summit and Related Summits, describing the gatherings as a reflection of the region’s collective commitment to peace, prosperity, and partnership both within Asean and beyond.

BEIJING, May 27 — As the global economic uncertainty rages on following the United States’ sweeping tariffs, China sees the inaugural Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur today not merely as a diplomatic gathering but a pivotal moment in the rise of the Global South.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Malaysia’s iconic capital continues to be in the international diplomatic spotlight as the 46th Asean Summit and Related Summits enter their final day today.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, expressed the nation’s profound honour in hosting the 46th Asean Summit and Related Summits, describing the gatherings as a reflection of the region’s collective commitment to peace, prosperity, and partnership both within Asean and beyond.

BEIJING, May 27 — As the global economic uncertainty rages on following the United States’ sweeping tariffs, China sees the inaugural Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur today not merely as a diplomatic gathering but a pivotal moment in the rise of the Global South.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Malaysia’s iconic capital continues to be in the international diplomatic spotlight as the 46th Asean Summit and Related Summits enter their final day today.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has lambasted the ongoing Israeli blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza, describing the actions of the Zionist regime as a "war crime".

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Efforts to strengthen and revitalise cooperation with non-Asean partners were among matters discussed at today’s Asean Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM), taking place ahead of the 46th Asean Summit.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — The Asean Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) officially begins today, a pivotal phase ahead of the 46th Asean Summit which will take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from Monday (May 26) to Tuesday (May 27).

SEPANG, May 23 — The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is ready to work more closely with Asean to improve security and to keep the region safe and stable.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Senior officials from Asean member states have begun arriving here ahead of the 46th Asean Summit set to take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).

BEIJING, May 21 — China has expressed strong support for the upcoming Asean-GCC-China Summit, underscoring the importance of enhanced cooperation among Southeast Asia, the oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and China to strengthen trade, regional connectivity and economic integration amid global trade challenges.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — Malaysia is set to take centre stage in global diplomacy as it hosts the inaugural Asean-GCC-China Economic Summit this month, leveraging its 2025 Asean chairmanship to advance strategic ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations and China, especially in promoting a multipolar global order and reinforcing Asean's centrality.