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PBBM to Push for Food and Energy Security in 42nd ASEAN Summit
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will attend the 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Indonesia, where he is expected to emphasize the importance of demonstrating ASEAN's centrality in the region amid geopolitical issues.
According to a foreign affairs official, the president will also promote the Philippines' priorities through regional and multilateral cooperation in various areas.
Among the issues that President Marcos will push include long-term food and energy security, efforts toward economic recovery, combating transnational crimes, upgrading of technical and vocational education and training, adopting climate and disaster resilient technologies, transitioning to renewable and alternative energy technologies, and the protection of migrant workers, among others.
The ASEAN Summit, with the theme "ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth," will provide a platform for ASEAN leaders to discuss and exchange views on key regional issues and build consensus on matters of mutual interest. The opening ceremony of the summit will be held on May 10, followed by a series of interfaces among ASEAN leaders and representatives and/or delegates of relevant ASEAN bodies.
President Marcos will also participate in the 15th Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asian Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit on May 11, where he will discuss developments and the BIMP-EAGA Vision 2025 towards promoting economic development, strengthening connectivity, and the sustainable management of natural resources in the sub-region.
The President's attendance at the summit, along with leaders of ASEAN member-states, is upon the invitation of Indonesia President Joko Widodo. The ASEAN leaders are expected to adopt a roadmap on Timor Leste's full membership in ASEAN at the summit, with the Prime Minister of Timor Leste, Taur Matan Ruak, attending as an observer for the first time.
Overall, the summit aims to provide policy directions on ASEAN community building efforts and issue around 16 outcome documents after the meeting.
According to a foreign affairs official, the president will also promote the Philippines' priorities through regional and multilateral cooperation in various areas.
Among the issues that President Marcos will push include long-term food and energy security, efforts toward economic recovery, combating transnational crimes, upgrading of technical and vocational education and training, adopting climate and disaster resilient technologies, transitioning to renewable and alternative energy technologies, and the protection of migrant workers, among others.
The ASEAN Summit, with the theme "ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth," will provide a platform for ASEAN leaders to discuss and exchange views on key regional issues and build consensus on matters of mutual interest. The opening ceremony of the summit will be held on May 10, followed by a series of interfaces among ASEAN leaders and representatives and/or delegates of relevant ASEAN bodies.
President Marcos will also participate in the 15th Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asian Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit on May 11, where he will discuss developments and the BIMP-EAGA Vision 2025 towards promoting economic development, strengthening connectivity, and the sustainable management of natural resources in the sub-region.
The President's attendance at the summit, along with leaders of ASEAN member-states, is upon the invitation of Indonesia President Joko Widodo. The ASEAN leaders are expected to adopt a roadmap on Timor Leste's full membership in ASEAN at the summit, with the Prime Minister of Timor Leste, Taur Matan Ruak, attending as an observer for the first time.
Overall, the summit aims to provide policy directions on ASEAN community building efforts and issue around 16 outcome documents after the meeting.
Apr 29, 2023
