HANOI, July 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim considers Vietnam a close friend of Malaysia since diplomatic relations were established between both countries five decades ago.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim describes his visit to Laos as an opportunity for him and his counterpart Dr Sonexay Siphandone to enhance further and strengthen friendship and bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jan 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim believes that his personal ties with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah will help expedite the implementation of the various plans and programmes involving Malaysia and Brunei.