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In the latest episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Professor Julie Yu-Wen Chen of the University of Helsinki speaks with Mr. Mohamed Ariff Bin Mohamed Ali, Chargé d’Affaires of the Malaysian Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Their discussion centered on Malaysia's Foreign Policy, Malaysia’s current ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship, and the country’s engagement with Nordic nations moving forward.
Mr. Ariff Ali, who is part of Malaysia’s diplomatic missions in Finland, Estonia, and Latvia for the past four years, emphasises the importance of enhancing people-to-people relations as a foundation for stronger governmental and societal ties. He also highlights the potential role of the Malaysian diaspora in promoting awareness of Malaysia in the Nordic region.
Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies and Asian studies coordinator at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Since 2023, she has been involved in the EUVIP: The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region, a project funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe coordination and support action 10107906 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03).
In the picture: Mr. Ariff Ali and Julie Yu-Wen Chen at the Malaysian embassy in Finland
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In the latest episode of the Nordic Asia Podcast, Professor Julie Yu-Wen Chen of the University of Helsinki speaks with Mr. Mohamed Ariff Bin Mohamed Ali, Chargé d’Affaires of the Malaysian Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Their discussion centered on Malaysia's Foreign Policy, Malaysia’s current ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship, and the country’s engagement with Nordic nations moving forward.
Mr. Ariff Ali, who is part of Malaysia’s diplomatic missions in Finland, Estonia, and Latvia for the past four years, emphasises the importance of enhancing people-to-people relations as a foundation for stronger governmental and societal ties. He also highlights the potential role of the Malaysian diaspora in promoting awareness of Malaysia in the Nordic region.
Julie Yu-Wen Chen is Professor of Chinese Studies and Asian studies coordinator at the Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki (Finland). Since 2023, she has been involved in the EUVIP: The EU in the Volatile Indo-Pacific Region, a project funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe coordination and support action 10107906 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03).
In the picture: Mr. Ariff Ali and Julie Yu-Wen Chen at the Malaysian embassy in Finland
Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies
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