AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoASEAN Diplomacy in Manila: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told ASEAN partners the Strait of Hormuz toll demand by Iran would threaten freedom of navigation and the global economy, warning it sets a dangerous precedent that could spread beyond the Middle East. US–China Talks: Rubio met China’s Wang Yi to discuss preparations for a possible September Xi visit to the US, as ASEAN ministers also weighed South China Sea tensions. ASEAN–EU Warning: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Middle East conflict fallout will outlast headlines, hitting Southeast Asia through higher fuel, food and freight costs. Regional Security Push: Japan pledged tighter ASEAN cooperation to defend territories and waters amid China concerns, while the Quad (US, Australia, India, Japan) reaffirmed maritime and technology collaboration. ASEAN Expands Links: ASEAN granted Turkey full Dialogue Partner status, upgrading Ankara’s institutional ties with the bloc. Myanmar Peace Process: ASEAN ministers drafted plans to review Myanmar’s Five-Point Consensus progress with benchmarks and discuss a longer-term envoy ahead of a November summit.
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