The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
Laos and Russia have reinforced their strategic partnership through high-level talks in Kazan, with both nations signing an intergovernmental agreement on peaceful nuclear energy cooperation and pledging to expand ties across multiple sectors.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged ASEAN and Russia to deepen strategic cooperation across trade, technology, and energy sectors. Speaking at the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, he emphasised dialogue and diplomacy as foundations for resolving global conflicts.
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr has departed for Russia to chair Asean's participation in a commemorative summit with Vladimir Putin, focusing on energy and food security amid regional concerns.