Asean leaders meet amid Myanmar crisis, South China Sea tensions
MANILA: The 49th Asean Summit and Related Summits opened in Manila, the Philippines, today, with the Myanmar crisis and tensions in the South China Sea expected to be among the main issues discussed.
The 49th Asean Summit and Related Summits commenced in Manila, Philippines, with the Myanmar crisis and South China Sea tensions among the key topics under discussion. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, along with other Asean leaders, attended the opening ceremony at the Philippine International Convention Centre (PICC), where they were greeted by Philippine President Marcos Jr. Marcos emphasized the importance of regional cooperation in addressing the diverse challenges facing the region, including geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, new technologies, climate change, and transnational threats.
The summit offers Malaysia an opportunity to discuss Asean community-building and its future direction, focusing on strengthening regional resilience, energy security, and supply chains amid global uncertainty. Discussions are also expected to cover maritime security, transboundary haze, and developments in negotiations for the South China Sea Code of Conduct.
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