Datatuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Malaysia's Foreign Minister, delivered a speech at the BRICS Partners' Foreign Ministers' Meeting 2026 and discussed the importance of upholding multilateralism, strengthening the United Nations, and enhancing economic cooperation and intra-BRICS trade among BRICS member countries.
NEW DELHI, May 15 -- Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan delivered his speech at the open session of the BRICS Partners' Foreign Ministers' Meeting 2026, highlighting Malaysia's participation in the intergovernmental organisation and its role in promoting multilateral cooperation and advancing the interests of developing countries on the global stage.
He discussed the importance of upholding multilateralism in international relations and strengthening the United Nations as the main institution for managing international relations. Key issues discussed included the crisis in the Middle East, specifically tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, which impacted the global economy and the ASEAN region.
Mohamad also represented Malaysia in calling for stronger intra-BRICS trade and discussed India's role as an important partner in trade, pharmaceuticals, and tourism, as well as efforts to bolster people-to-people ties through improved connectivity. The Foreign Minister concluded his working visit on May 14 and 15, participating in four main programs, including a courtesy call on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, delivering two statements, an official dinner, and seven bilateral meetings on the sidelines
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