Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reiterated ASEAN's commitment to balanced engagement with all major powers, including the US and China, dismissing perceptions of a strategic tilt towards China. He emphasized this during the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, highlighting ASEAN's principle of centrality. The summit included the 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, focusing on expanding regional cooperation. Anwar confirmed he had formally invited President Trump for a US-ASEAN summit, further demonstrating ASEAN's balanced approach.
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