PM Wong to attend ASEAN summit in Cebu
Among other matters, the ASEAN leaders will discuss how to accelerate the region's green energy transition in the midst of supply chain disruptions and rising energy prices from the situation in the Middle East.
by Ang Hwee Min · CNA · JoinRead a summary of this article on FAST.
Get bite-sized news via a new
cards interface. Give it a try.
Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST
FAST
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will attend the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit on Friday (May 8) in Cebu.
At the first of two summits expected this year, chaired by the Philippines, the ASEAN leaders will discuss ways to strengthen the region's trade, energy and food security.
They will also discuss how to accelerate the region's green energy transition amid supply chain disruptions and rising energy prices from the situation in the Middle East, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement on Wednesday.
Talks will touch on strengthening collaboration with ASEAN's external partners to advance shared priorities and reinforce regional stability.
CNA Games
Guess Word
Crack the word, one row at a time
Buzzword
Create words using the given letters
Mini Sudoku
Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser
Mini Crossword
Small grid, big challenge
Word Search
Spot as many words as you can
Show More
Show Less
The summit will take place under the theme Navigating Our Future, Together. It expresses ASEAN's commitment to deepen integration, strengthen economic cooperation and navigate evolving global challenges with unity and cohesion, PMO said.
During the summit, the leaders are expected to reaffirm ASEAN's unity in addressing the impact of developments in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on the region.
The association, with 11 member states, is exploring issuing a declaration on maritime cooperation, which would flesh out the principles and modalities for closer maritime cooperation.
It is also considering issuing a statement on priority actions for regional resilience in response to the implications of the situation in the Middle East on the region.
This would involve identifying a list of priority actions in areas such as energy security, financial resilience, food security, trade and supply chains, as well as humanitarian response.
Mr Wong will have bilateral meetings with other leaders on the sidelines of the summit. He will be accompanied by his wife, as well as Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan.
In his absence, Mr K Shanmugam, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs, will be the Acting Prime Minister on May 7.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong will be the Acting Prime Minister from May 8 to May 9.
Sign up for our newsletters
Get our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inbox
Get the CNA app
Stay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best stories
Get WhatsApp alerts
Join our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat app