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Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has called for an open national discussion on nuclear weapons, citing deteriorating regional security and European moves toward stronger nuclear deterrence as justification for reconsidering longstanding policy.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated Malaysia's stance that Myanmar's political crisis requires sustained diplomatic engagement, positioning Thailand as a crucial partner in brokering regional stability and dialogue.
Japan has pledged US$15 million in emergency humanitarian assistance for West Asia, with approximately US$10 million directed toward Iran, US$4 million for Lebanon, and US$1 million for Palestinians in the West Bank.
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Malaysia will mobilize the UN, OIC, BRICS and Non-Aligned Movement to advance West Asia peace efforts following the US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed last week, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan announced in Parliament.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Switzerland to participate in technical-level negotiations between the United States and Iran, as both nations seek pathways toward de-escalation in the Middle East.
Foreign ministers from Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have endorsed a US-Iran agreement, describing it as a significant move toward reducing tensions in West Asia and protecting critical global interests.
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet has pressed Thailand to appoint a new head of their Joint Boundary Commission and resume border demarcation efforts, signalling Phnom Penh's determination to resolve longstanding territorial disagreements through established diplomatic channels.
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has called for national unity and vigilance as the Islamic calendar marks 1448 Hijrah, emphasising the need to address crime while maintaining the nation's peace and stability through collective effort and religious devotion.
Johor PAS commissioner Mahfodz Mohamed has declared the party's readiness to contest state elections independently, signalling confidence in strengthening its position without Bersatu cooperation.