Hanoi, April 28 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held phone talks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim at the Malaysian side's request on April 28, discussing bilateral cooperation as well as several regional and international developments. During their call, PM Anwar Ibrahim provided updates on Malaysia's initiatives as the ASEAN Chair this year to address regional concerns previously discussed in their April 6 conversation. He said Malaysia has engaged in dialogue with stakeholders in Myanmar, working to extend ceasefire agreements to focus on humanitarian aid following recent disasters. Besides, he outlined ASEAN's approach to strengthen trade and investment ties with partners while maintaining the bloc's central role.

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