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Setting the stage for parliamentary diplomacy in Asean

Published on 9 Mar 2025 9:34:56 PM

Malaysia’s upcoming hosting of the Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (Aipa) is poised to strengthen parliamentary diplomacy in the region, says Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul.

In an exclusive interview with The Star, Johari revealed that the meetings leading up to the Aipa General Assembly in September will tackle key issues, including food security, renewable energy, digital innovation, inclusive governance, and inter-parliamentary cooperation to bolster regional stability.

As this year’s AIPA President, Johari is determined to take a fresh approach, setting his leadership apart from his predecessors.

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