The bloc’s 10 members must be unified and cohesive, said PM Lee Hsien Loong. Read more at straitstimes.com.
LABUAN BAJO - In an increasingly troubled world, the Asean grouping remains a life raft for its members, which can steer the region’s affairs when they pull together, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.bloc’s 10 members must be unified and cohesive.
Responding to a question on how relevant Asean continues to be, PM Lee underscored the role that the grouping plays for its members. This is why Asean has been talking about various initiatives like its efforts in the green and digital economy, and upgrading its free trade agreements with partners such as New Zealand and Australia.
He was referring to the annual meeting that Asean leaders have with their international partners, including Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Russia and the United States. This was done despite other countries talking about the region using terms such as the “Indo-Pacific”. The AOIP, an initiative led by Indonesia that was signed in 2019 by Asean leaders at the 34th Asean Summit, lays out the bloc’s common position on regional cooperation, security and prosperity, as well as its stance on not taking sides with any major powers competing for influence in the region.
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