Tag: ASEANSUMMIT
S. Korea, Southeast Asia must ‘join forces’ to counter N. Korea: Yoon
JAKARTA, Sept 5, 2023 (AFP) – South Korea and Southeast Asian nations must “join forces” to respond to North Korea’s nuclear threats, president Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday, as Washington warned Pyongyang’s leader was set to make a rare trip to Russia for arms talks. Yoon will meet with counterparts from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta on Wednesday after their leaders’ summit, before attending the 18-nation East Asia Summit […]
President Marcos arrives in Jakarta for the 43rd ASEAN Summit
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, for the 43rd ASEAN Summit, responding to President Joko Widodo’s invitation. He’s prioritizing Philippine interests, advocating for a rules-based international order, climate action, and more. ASEAN leaders will also discuss partnerships with various nations and key global issues during the summit. (AFP / PH NEWS AGENCY / EAGLE NEWS)





