Hey there, global citizens! 🌍 Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is making waves 🌊 with his call for stronger diplomatic vibes among Southeast Asian nations. At the 37th Asia-Pacific Roundtable in Kuala Lumpur, Anwar emphasized that the South China Sea issues should be settled by neighbors—not outsiders! 🤝✨
Anwar said it's time for some \"aggressive\" diplomacy 👏, but not the kind that involves conflict. Instead, he's all about that peaceful dialogue 💬 between ASEAN countries and China. \"We've been pretty successful so far because we're seen as genuinely neutral,\" he mentioned. 🎯
When asked by a delegate from the Philippines 🇵🇭 about Malaysia's plans as the upcoming ASEAN Chair in 2025, Anwar assured that Malaysia will keep the chats going within the ASEAN family. And guess what? He believes bringing in external parties would just make things more \"complicated\" 🤷♂️.
\"There should not be involvement with other parties because it will be deemed to be more complex and will complicate the matter,\" Anwar said. He’s all for solving things in-house! 🏠
So, what does this mean for the region? It looks like ASEAN is gearing up to handle its own business, keeping the peace, and making sure the South China Sea stays a sea of friendship. 🌊❤️
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Malaysian PM rejects external interference on South China Sea issue
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