Kuala Lumpur: Strengthening cooperation in investment and cybersecurity was among matters discussed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet during a bilateral meeting today. Anwar stated that the 20-minute meeting, held on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, also addressed the need for both countries to further enhance relations for mutual benefit and shared prosperity.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the scope of cooperation discussed encompassed investment and trade, the halal industry, cybersecurity, Islamic banking, energy, defence, tourism, agriculture, and education. Anwar emphasized that this close cooperation reflects the strong commitment of both countries to play an active role in shaping a peaceful, stable, and prosperous region.

Also present at the meeting were Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Hun Manet, accompanied by his wife Pich Chanmony and the Cambodian delegation, arrived in Kuala Lumpur yesterday to attend the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.

This marks Malaysia's fifth time chairing ASEAN, following previous terms in 1977, 1997, 2005, and 2015. In conjunction with the regional summit, two pivotal high-level engagements -- the 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit -- will be convened, serving as strategic platforms to advance regional and inter-regional cooperation.