KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday to discuss a range of issues related to the economy, technology, and bilateral ties.
In a Facebook post, Anwar described the meeting with Thaksin, an informal adviser to Malaysia's Asean chairmanship, as engaging and fruitful.
"Our conversation centred on critical regional priorities: revitalising economies, leveraging emerging technologies, fostering peace in southern Thailand, and addressing the Myanmar crisis.
"Thaksin's unparalleled network of relationships across the region, coupled with his unique expertise, promises to create invaluable opportunities for Malaysia and Asean to tackle these challenges with greater confidence and efficacy."
Anwar said they also discussed ways to strengthen the already robust bilateral ties between Malaysia and Thailand, aligning them with a shared vision for sustainable development and regional cohesion.
"For decades, Thaksin and I have shared the belief that Malaysia and Thailand could accomplish much more together, not only for our respective nations but for the region as a whole.
"We are committed to turning that vision into reality."
It was previously reported that Anwar would meet Thaksin in Langkawi to discuss his role as an informal adviser in greater detail.