Xanana Gusmao

Prabowo joins ASEAN leaders at a summit gala dinner to strengthen regional solidarity.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung held bilateral meetings with leaders from Brunei, Philippines, Timor-Leste, Cambodia, and the Asian Development Bank at the ASEAN Summit, advancing regional cooperation on trade, energy, security, and economic integration while strengthening Vietnam's partnerships.

ASEAN leaders adopted a contingency plan at their summit to mitigate economic and social impacts from the Iran war, including establishing regional fuel reserves, though acknowledged enforcement challenges remain significant.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. opened the 48th ASEAN Summit, urging Southeast Asian leaders to maintain unity amid economic and geopolitical challenges, emphasizing ASEAN's strength derives from cooperation rather than uniformity during volatile times.