Kurt M. Campbell Deputy Secretary of State | Official Website
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during the ASEAN-related meetings in Vientiane. This meeting took place as part of the tenth anniversary of the U.S.-Malaysia Comprehensive Partnership.
Both leaders highlighted their commitment to enhancing people-to-people, economic, and security ties between the United States and Malaysia. Secretary Blinken expressed U.S. support for Malaysia's upcoming chair year in ASEAN and discussed potential cooperation to enhance regional stability, aiming for a free, open, secure, resilient, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
Additionally, Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Ibrahim stressed the urgent need for a ceasefire in Gaza. They called for the release of all hostages and emphasized the importance of providing humanitarian assistance and starting reconstruction efforts in the region.
The information was provided by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
