Malaysia - Indonesia move to deepen ties, push for peace

24 Mar 2026 • 2:11 PM MYT
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PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed plans for a forthcoming meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, following a telephone discussion centred on regional cooperation and global tensions.

“During a telephone call with President Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, yesterday, we exchanged views on various current issues, including the Iran–Israel conflict.

“We agreed to arrange a meeting in the near future, including my proposal to visit Jakarta as a step to strengthen the already close bilateral relationship, Anwar said in a Facebook post on Tuesday.

“On regional and international matters, we exchanged views on the Iran–Israel conflict and the importance of a continued diplomatic approach.

“We jointly called for peace, and I informed President Prabowo that Malaysia will continue to support and strengthen diplomatic efforts to ease the Iran–Israel conflict, so that tensions can be reduced, civilian lives protected, and meaningful space for negotiations can be opened towards a peaceful and lasting resolution.” - March 24, 2026