Hanoi, Nov. 15 -- At the Retreat Session, the regional leaders noted that the conflict in the Middle East continues to impact energy and food supplies and prices, directly affecting production and people's livelihoods.

They agreed to enhance coordinated responses, diversify supply sources, and promote regional energy connectivity-including the early implementation of the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA) and the advancement of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG)-to ensure a stable energy supply for citizens and businesses.

Given rapid and profound global shifts, ASEAN leaders reaffirmed their determination to firmly maintain solidarity and unity, strengthen cooperation, promote economic integration, enhance resilience, and improve coordi...