ASEAN Ministers Gather in Kuala Lumpur for Key Diplomatic Dinner

Kuala Lumpur played host to a significant diplomatic dinner on May 24, 2025, as Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan welcomed foreign ministers from ASEAN nations, Timor-Leste, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and China. The event, captured in a short video by Berita RTM, showcased the importance of international cooperation. The dinner was attended by key figures including the ASEAN Secretary-General, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, and the GCC Secretary-General, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiw. High-ranking officials from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Timor-Leste, and six GCC nations (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE) were also present. The video provides a visual record of the event, showing ministers interacting in a formal setting. While no direct quotes are available from the video, the event itself speaks volumes about the ongoing diplomatic efforts to foster strong international relationships. The successful dinner underscores Malaysia's role in regional and global diplomacy.