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Malaysia - Indonesia move to deepen ties, push for peace

Anwar and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have agreed to meet soon in Jakarta, underscoring a joint diplomatic push for peace in the Middle

Updated 5 months ago · Published on 24 Mar 2026 2:11PM

Malaysia - Indonesia move to deepen ties, push for peace
The visit to Jakarta is seen as a step to strengthen the already close bilateral relationship between the two neighbouring nations (File pic) - March 24, 2026

PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed plans for a forthcoming meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, following a telephone discussion centred on regional cooperation and global tensions.

“During a telephone call with President Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, yesterday, we exchanged views on various current issues, including the Iran–Israel conflict.

“We agreed to arrange a meeting in the near future, including my proposal to visit Jakarta as a step to strengthen the already close bilateral relationship, Anwar said in a Facebook post on Tuesday.

“On regional and international matters, we exchanged views on the Iran–Israel conflict and the importance of a continued diplomatic approach.

“We jointly called for peace, and I informed President Prabowo that Malaysia will continue to support and strengthen diplomatic efforts to ease the Iran–Israel conflict, so that tensions can be reduced, civilian lives protected, and meaningful space for negotiations can be opened towards a peaceful and lasting resolution.” - March 24, 2026

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