Asean summit meetings in Manila start

(Eagle News) — The Philippines takes center stage as the highly anticipated 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings, begin today, April 26, 2017, at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City.

Authorities have assured that adequate security preparations are in place to ensure the safety and protection of the regional leaders and delegates attending the 30th ASEAN activities scheduled from April 26 to 29.

The meeting of the committee of the Permanent Representatives to the ASEAN kicked off the meetings at the PICC. It started at 9:00 AM today and finished around 5:00 PM.

The Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN consists of ambassadors of all ASEAN member-states. The Philippines is being represented there by Ambassador Elizabelth Buensuceso.