Jaishankar meets New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Malaysian counterpart on ASEAN sidelines

Jaishankar meets New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Malaysian counterpart on ASEAN sidelines

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday (October 27, 2025) held separate meetings with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Haji Hasan in Kuala Lumpur, discussing bilateral relations and regional issues.

The meetings took place on the sidelines of the annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), for which Mr. Jaishankar is in Kuala Lumpur.

During his meeting with New Zealand P.M. Luxon, the External Affairs Minister extended "warm greetings" from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"Welcome his [Luxon's] commitment to advance our bilateral cooperation and nurture a free and open Indo-Pacific," Mr. Jaishankar said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

Mr. Jaishankar described his meeting with his Malaysian counterpart Mr. Hasan as "warm" and said the two Foreign Ministers discussed the "progress in our bilateral cooperation". They also exchanged views on the Myanmar situation, Mr. Jaishankar said in a separate post on X (formerly Twitter).

Mr. Jaishankar said he also conveyed to Mr. Hasan "best wishes for successful ASEAN and East Asia Summits." On Sunday (October 27, 2025), the External Affairs Minister held talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

“Value his thoughts on strengthening our bilateral cooperation and people-to-people linkages,” Mr. Jaishankar had said in a social media post.

Malaysia is hosting the annual ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Kuala Lumpur in its capacity as the current chair of the grouping. The 11-nation ASEAN is considered one of the most influential blocs in the region, with India and several other countries, including the U.S., China, Japan, and Australia, being its dialogue partners.

Published - October 27, 2025 05:34 pm IST

India / international relations / diplomacy / ASEAN / India-ASEAN / summit / New Zealand

Source: TheHindu
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