ASEAN Summit 2025: Poverty Eradication Takes Center Stage

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – May 25, 2025 saw the opening of the 46th ASEAN Summit, where Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made a significant statement emphasizing poverty eradication as a core element of the ASEAN agenda. In a news report by Berita RTM, Ibrahim's address was highlighted, underscoring the need for inclusive economic growth and community protection to uplift the lives of citizens. "ASEAN must prioritize poverty eradication and community protection as a primary pillar of its development agenda," stated Ibrahim. The report further detailed the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN 2025, which outlines plans for poverty reduction and inclusive development across member states. The declaration underscores a commitment to collaborative efforts for a more equitable and prosperous future for all ASEAN citizens.