Media’s Role in ASEAN’s Vision: Malaysia’s High Commissioner Calls for Collaboration at Iftar Dinner with Pakistani Media

Islamabad - 21 March 2025 (Adnan Hameed) : The High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan hosted an Iftar with members of the Pakistani media and esteemed guests on 20 March 2025. The event focused to promote and highlight Malaysias priorities and vision as the ASEAN Chair in 2025. In his address, the High Commissioner extended warm greetings and best wishes, emphasizing the values of unity, reflection, and generosity that define Ramadan. He underscored Malaysias commitment to fostering stronger ties within the ASEAN community and beyond, particularly with Pakistan. He highlighted that Malaysias ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025 is a pivotal moment as the region marks the 10th anniversary of the ASEAN Community. Under the theme "Inclusivity and Sustainability," Malaysia aims to strengthen ASEANs role as a people-centred, forward-looking, and resilient organization. As challenges and opportunities arise, Malaysia is committed to ensuring ASEAN remains a strong and united community, dedicated to fostering regional peace, stability, and economic growth while promoting sustainability and inclusivity. Malaysias chairmanship will focus on enhancing ASEAN Centrality by promoting strategic trust, sustained dialogues, and diplomacy among nations. Expanding ASEANs global partnerships and boosting intra-ASEAN trade and investment with a focus on inclusive and sustainable regional growth will also be key objectives. Digital resilience, green finance, and investment are integral to driving economic progress, along with narrowing development gaps and improving living standards while mitigating climate change impacts. Malaysia also reaffirmed its commitment to expediting the admission of Timor-Leste as the 11th member of ASEAN, further strengthening regional unity. The High Commissioner emphasized the vital role of media in fostering greater understanding and awareness of ASEANs vision, encouraging collaboration in highlighting ASEANs commitment to unity and progress. Malaysias ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025 is not just about diplomacyit is about building a shared future of peace, prosperity, and mutual respect. The High Commissioner invited media representatives to be partners in this journey. Concluding his remarks, the High Commissioner expressed gratitude to the attendees, reaffirming Malaysias dedication to strengthening Malaysia-Pakistan relations and ASEANs collective growth. He wished all guests a blessed Ramadan, reiterating the spirit of friendship and cooperation.