Tag: ASEAN leaders

News in Photos: Southeast Asian leaders pose for a family photo for the ASEAN Leaders Gathering

NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AFP) — Southeast Asian leaders pose for a family photo for the ASEAN Leaders Gathering at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meetings in Nusa Dua on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali on October 11, 2018. Pictured L-R: ASEAN Secretary-General Lim Jock Hoi, Laos Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith, Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen, Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim, Singapore’s […]

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ASEAN leaders express concern about nuclear threat from North Korea

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – The rising tensions in the Korean Peninsula, with the accompanying nuclear stand-off, is causing concern for the members of the Association of South East Asian Nations. ASEAN leaders have condemned North Korea’s plan to develop weapons of mass destruction. The organization appealed to North Korea to follow the provisions of the resolution issued by the United Nation Security Council. In a draft joint statement, the ASEAN Plus Three members […]

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7 out of 20 ASEAN leaders to arrive in NAIA on Sunday for ASEAN Summit

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Seven out of some 20 world leaders will arrive at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Sunday, November 12, to attend the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings in Manila. According to reports, these seven foreign leaders who will arrive in the country aboard their official aircraft are US President Donald Trump, Premier Li Keqiang of China, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, President Moon Jae-in […]

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Government will not hide street children during 31st ASEAN Summit

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Malacañang will not clean up the streets of the usual street children during the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings. Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Dr. Mitch Cajayon-Uy said that President Rodrigo Duterte personally ordered them not to hide street children during the 31st ASEAN Summit. Uy said that the President wants other ASEAN leaders to see the real status of the Philippines. […]

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Obama calls for ‘tangible steps’ to lower South China Sea tensions

by Andrew BEATTY RANCHO Mirage, United States (AFP) — President Barack Obama on Tuesday called for “tangible steps” to reduce tensions in the South China Sea, after a two day summit with Southeast Asian leaders concerned at Beijing’s military build-up. “We discussed the need for tangible steps in the South China Sea to lower tensions,” Obama said after the meeting, calling for “a halt to further reclamation, new construction and militarization of disputed areas.” China’s actions in […]

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ASEAN Leaders Programme Demonstrates True Potential of the ASEAN Community

JAKARTA, 1 February 2016 – Demonstrating how the potential benefits of the ASEAN Community are more than just economic, a new initiative has been launched to bring together senior leaders from all ten ASEAN countries. The ASEAN Leaders Programme is being launched to bring together 70 senior leaders from across the ASEAN, from all sectors and walks of life, to work on a challenge relevant to the region. The inaugural programme will be held in […]

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Aquino calls on ASEAN leaders to step up efforts on climate change

(Eagle News Service) — Saying that “natural disasters do not recognize national boundaries,” President Aquino has called on fellow ASEAN leaders to step up efforts in addressing climate change.Aquino made the pronouncement during his intervention at the 2nd ASEAN-US Summit, which is part of the 25th ASEAN Summit held at the Myanmar International Center on Thursday.Before ASEAN leaders and US President Barack Obama, President Aquino underscored the massive effect of climate change to the Philippines, […]

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