ASEAN Summit 2025: Anwar Ibrahim Welcomes Timor-Leste's Prime Minister

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – May 26, 2025. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia today welcomed his counterpart from Timor-Leste, H.E. Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). The meeting took place amidst the 46th ASEAN Summit, a significant gathering of Southeast Asian leaders. The brief encounter, captured on video by Berita RTM, showed a cordial exchange between the two leaders, underscoring the importance of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Timor-Leste within the ASEAN framework. The video, though short, provides a visual record of this important diplomatic moment. The ASEAN Summit itself focuses on regional cooperation and addresses key issues facing the member states.