ASEAN Secretary-General Joins Special Meeting on Middle East Crisis

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•The meeting took place on April 13-14, 2026, with ASEAN Foreign Ministers and the Secretary-General attending virtually.
•The ASEAN Chair issued a statement summarizing the outcomes of the meeting on April 14, 2026.
•Discussions focused on the impact of Middle Eastern conflicts on ASEAN member states' security and diplomatic relations.
•ASEAN emphasized the importance of peace and stability in the Middle East due to its economic and political ties with the region.

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▸ASEAN Foreign Ministers agree on a coordinated diplomatic approach toward Middle Eastern conflicts ASEAN could enhance its influence in international peace efforts and strengthen economic ties with Middle Eastern countries, benefiting member states.

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OFFICIALASEAN - NewsASEAN Chair’s Statement on the Outcomes of the Second Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the Situation in the Middle East OFFICIALASEAN - NewsSecretary-General of ASEAN participates in the Second Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the Situation in the Middle East via online

The Secretary-General of ASEAN participated online in the Second Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting addressing the situation in the Middle East. The meeting discussed regional security issues and the effects of Middle Eastern conflicts on ASEAN countries, highlighting ASEAN's role in international peace efforts and its economic and diplomatic connections with the Middle East.