Marcos: ASEAN poised to grow on mutual trade

Jakarta — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday hailed the economic growth of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations, citing the steady rise of intra-ASEAN trade and foreign direct investment inflows.

He said that to build stronger mutual trade between the ASEAN members, a rules-based multilateral trading system must be open, free, and fair. At the same time, the President said the ongoing impact of climate change is the biggest hurdle to the progress of ASEAN. Marcos called on his fellow leaders to further boost “ASEAN Centrality” and peace, security, stability, and prosperity in the region to fortify the foundations of the bloc’s community-building and lead it towards a new chapter.

Last week, the Department of Foreign Affairs said more than 90 documents are targeted to be issued, adopted, or noted during the summit.* ASEAN leaders’ declaration on strengthening food security and nutrition in response to crisis;

Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

LIVE UPDATES: Marcos attends ASEAN Summit in JakartaGet updates from both Manila and Jakarta as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends the ASEAN Summit
Source: rapplerdotcom - 🏆 4. / 86 Read more »

What you need to know: Marcos in Jakarta for the ASEAN SummitHere’s what the jet-setting president will be doing in Indonesia and what issues he intends to bring up
Source: rapplerdotcom - 🏆 4. / 86 Read more »

Marcos to attend Asean Summit in IndonesiaPRESIDENT Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leaves today for his third visit to Indonesia, this time for the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit (ASEAN) and related summits.
Source: TheManilaTimes - 🏆 2. / 92 Read more »

Marcos to highlight rules-based order in South China Sea, food security at ASEAN SummitWorld leaders – ASEAN chiefs and their dialogue partners – converge in Jakarta, Indonesia, for the days-long summit
Source: rapplerdotcom - 🏆 4. / 86 Read more »

Marcos arrives in Jakarta to attend ASEAN 2023JAKARTA —President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has arrived in Indonesia to participate in the 43rd ASEAN Summit.
Source: gmanews - 🏆 11. / 68 Read more »

Marcos in Indonesia for ASEAN gab, keen on meeting with other leadersJAKARTA—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived here on Monday night as he readies to meet other world leaders before the opening
Source: MlaStandard - 🏆 20. / 55 Read more »