World leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit personally commended Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for successfully chairing the 47th ASEAN Summit, which wrapped up on Tuesday. Chinese President Xi Jinping joined nearly all APEC participants in praising Malaysia's diplomatic achievements, particularly its mediation efforts between Cambodia and Thailand. Officials from the United States, Mexico and other nations expressed curiosity about how ASEAN maintains equilibrium between Washington and Beijing while supporting developing economies.
Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said Anwar became a focal point when entering the leaders' waiting area, with numerous heads of state approaching him for discussion. This attention reflects Malaysia's international standing and diplomatic credibility. On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged Anwar's leadership role in facilitating the Thailand-Cambodia peace accord during remarks at the APEC CEO Summit Korea 2025.
Malaysia helped establish APEC in 1989 and maintains strong economic ties with member nations, which represented 78 percent of Malaysian trade totaling 2.6 trillion ringgit in 2023. The forum brings together 21 Pacific Rim economies accounting for approximately 60 percent of worldwide economic output and 47 percent of international commerce.
Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said Anwar became a focal point when entering the leaders' waiting area, with numerous heads of state approaching him for discussion. This attention reflects Malaysia's international standing and diplomatic credibility. On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged Anwar's leadership role in facilitating the Thailand-Cambodia peace accord during remarks at the APEC CEO Summit Korea 2025.
Malaysia helped establish APEC in 1989 and maintains strong economic ties with member nations, which represented 78 percent of Malaysian trade totaling 2.6 trillion ringgit in 2023. The forum brings together 21 Pacific Rim economies accounting for approximately 60 percent of worldwide economic output and 47 percent of international commerce.
