Jakarta, May 9 -- We, the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), gathered in Cebu, Philippines, on 8 May 2026, for the 48th ASEAN Summit under the Chairship of the Republic of the Philippines. The Summit was chaired by H.E. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines, and convened in accordance with the ASEAN Charter. We reaffirmed our support for the Philippines' ASEAN Chairship in 2026 under the theme "Navigating Our Future, Together," which reflects our collective resolve to steer ASEAN proactively and cohesively through an evolving regional and global landscape. Download the full statement here.

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