ASEAN Summit Addresses Economic Integration Amidst Gaza Crisis

Kuala Lumpur, May 25, 2025 – The ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, held in Kuala Lumpur today, focused on key issues including economic integration within the region and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hassan, in his opening remarks, highlighted the importance of ASEAN unity in navigating these complex challenges. "ASEAN needs to strengthen the principles of unity and cooperation," he stated, "to face the increasing geopolitical and economic pressures from major world powers." The meeting also touched on the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar and the conflict in the South China Sea. The discussion marks a crucial step towards ASEAN's collective response to global issues and its commitment to regional stability and cooperation. The summit serves as a prelude to the 46th ASEAN Summit scheduled for tomorrow.