Malaysia is committed to fostering strategic trust among nations through ongoing dialogue, diplomacy, and goodwill during its Asean Chairmanship in 2025, said Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
At the unveiling of the Hibiscus-inspired logo and the theme "Inclusivity and Sustainability" for the Asean-Malaysia Chairmanship on Tuesday (Oct 22), the Foreign Minister emphasised that Malaysia will prioritise inclusivity and sustainability in regional community-building efforts.
He also noted that Asean will mark the 10th anniversary of the Asean Community in 2025, and Malaysia aims to adopt the Asean Community Vision 2045, outlining strategic priorities for the next 20 years.
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At the unveiling of the Hibiscus-inspired logo and the theme "Inclusivity and Sustainability" for the Asean-Malaysia Chairmanship on Tuesday (Oct 22), the Foreign Minister emphasised that Malaysia will prioritise inclusivity and sustainability in regional community-building efforts.
He also noted that Asean will mark the 10th anniversary of the Asean Community in 2025, and Malaysia aims to adopt the Asean Community Vision 2045, outlining strategic priorities for the next 20 years.
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00:00Ladies and gentlemen, it is a significant occasion that brings us together on this day.
00:20Today brings us another step closer towards the beginning of an important new role for
00:25our country.
00:27The gears are already in motion for Malaysia's chairmanship of ASEAN next year.
00:32It is therefore with great joy that we launch the logo and team of ASEAN-Malaysia Chairmanship
00:382025 today.
00:40We have already seen the official handover of the chairmanship, which took place on 11
00:45October at the conclusion of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summit and related summits in Laos
00:53last week.
00:54The logo and team for Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship were officially unveiled by Yang Amat Berhormat
01:00President of Malaysia, Dato' Sri Anwar Ibrahim.
01:04Before we go any further, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the
01:08Government and the people of Laos for a successful and highly inspiring year in steering ASEAN
01:16forward.
01:17Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Malaysia is deeply honoured and stands ready to assume
01:22this pivotal responsibility.
01:25Allow me to share with you a snapshot of our main priorities next year.
01:29Firstly, we will aim to fortify ASEAN's centrality.
01:38Malaysia will promote strategic trust among nations through sustained dialogues, diplomacy
01:44and goodwill.
01:46Working together with Member States, Malaysia seeks to expand our economic partnerships
01:51with those beyond our borders.
01:53The convening of ASEAN GCC plus China Summit in Kuala Lumpur in 2025 is indeed a testament
02:01of ASEAN's intent of collaborating with a wider global community.
02:06Secondly, Malaysia will continue to push for greater commitment in enhanced ASEAN intratreat
02:13and investment.
02:15We will also ensure that ASEAN will be able to leverage on advances in sciences, technology
02:21and innovation, and harness the benefits of digital transformation and new technologies.
02:28Thirdly, Malaysia will ensure that the elements of inclusivity and sustainability, which is
02:35the theme for 2025, take centre stage in our regional community building efforts.
02:41This will entail greater efforts to narrowing the development gap, improving living standards
02:47while mitigating the impacts of climate change.
02:52Having been premised on Malaysia's MADANI framework, inclusivity and sustainability
02:58are interdependent and mutually reinforcing values.
03:03Malaysia will ensure that these values are advanced and embedded across all spectrums
03:09of ASEAN cooperation during our chairmanship.
03:13We believe that the pursuit of these aspirations is essential to the region's growth and resilience.
03:20Excellencies, in 2025, ASEAN will be commemorating the 10th anniversary of the formal establishment
03:28of the ASEAN Community.
03:30Building from this achievement, we have plans to adopt ASEAN Community Vision 2045, a framework
03:37that will chart our strategic direction for the next 20 years.
03:42I have always believed that, as a community, we have not only withstood but prevailed over
03:49many of our shared obstacles together.
03:52Through the decades, we have achieved this the ASEAN way.
03:56ASEAN's nuanced and pragmatic approach to managing geopolitical competition between
04:02major powers is increasingly seen as a model for the rest of the developing world.
04:09ASEAN's commitment to neutrality, dialogue and regional cooperation have kept Southeast
04:14Asia stable amid external rivalries.
04:18For instance, ASEAN's trade with China recorded US$6.7 billion in 2023, reflecting China's
04:27position as our largest trading partner since 2009.
04:34At the same time, trade with the United States amounted to US$395.9 billion.
04:40Such a diplomatic balance has also led to strong growth in foreign direct investment
04:45for ASEAN.
04:46Last year, we successfully attracted a total of US$229.8 billion in FDI, with China and
04:54the United States ranking as major contributors.
04:58This influx of investments has been pivotal in driving job creation, technology transfer
05:05and infrastructure development across the region.
05:09Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
05:11Once again, I wish to reiterate that Malaysia is fully committed to our role and responsibility
05:17as the next ASEAN Chair.
05:19We count on the support and cooperation from all of our friends and partners in ensuring
05:25a successful year ahead.
05:27Our vision of ASEAN will remain immutable.
05:30It will continue to reflect the hopes of our peoples for a peaceful, stable and prosperous
05:37region that is ready to contribute positively to global affairs.
05:49Ladies and Gentlemen, please give a round of applause.