Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- Malaysia has expressed full support for the Philippines as the 2026 ASEAN Chair, confident that Manila will lead the bloc effectively and build on the successes of Malaysia's 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship.

Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the Philippines, guided by the theme "Navigating Our Future, Together," has identified 88 achievements across ASEAN's three pillars - political-security, economy, and socio-cultural. He expressed hope that ASEAN would now begin implementing ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future and translate member states' aspirations into sustainable and inclusive initiatives for regional development.

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