Southeast Asian leaders gather for first Australia summit
7 years ago

Southeast Asian leaders gather for first Australia summit

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Southeast Asian leaders started gathering Friday for their first summit in Australia as the regional neighbors look for closer economic and security links and the host prime minister warned against trade protectionism. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, the chairman of ASEAN this year, said he feared U.S. moves to protect domestic industries put countries “under pressure to retaliate.” “If trust is broken and tit-for-tat trade wars break out, all countries, big or small, will suffer,” Lee told The Straits Times newspaper. “Australia’s failure to publicly raise human rights concerns at the summit would not only provide a propaganda coup to ASEAN’s most abusive leaders, it would embolden all the region’s leaders contemplating major crackdowns, jailing journalists, or dismantling democratic institutions,” Human Rights Watch Australian director Elaine Pearson said in a statement. Australia had a “frank engagement” with ASEAN countries that covered a range of issues including human rights, Turnbull said.

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Summit shows Australia looks to profit from engagement with ASEAN
1 year ago

Summit shows Australia looks to profit from engagement with ASEAN

China Daily  

This handout photo taken and released on March 6, 2024 by the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024 shows Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaking to Australian media during a press conference at the end of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024 in Melbourne. Addressing the leaders of the 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations at a recent three-day …

Australia proposes to grow trade ties at ASEAN forum
1 year ago

Australia proposes to grow trade ties at ASEAN forum

The Hindu  

Australia unveiled plans to ramp up investment in Southeast Asia on March 5, setting aside US$1.3 billion to bolster trade in a region of rising economic might. More than any other region, Southeast Asia is where Australia's future lies," Mr. Albanese told a business forum on the summit's sidelines. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the city-state would gladly …

China and Myanmar likely to be high on the agenda when Southeast Asian leaders meet in Australia
1 year ago

China and Myanmar likely to be high on the agenda when Southeast Asian leaders meet in Australia

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — An increasingly assertive China and a humanitarian crisis in Myanmar are likely to be high on the agenda when Southeast Asian leaders meet in Australia for a rare summit this week. Also in November, Australia proposed to ASEAN members that they declare in a joint statement at the end of the Melbourne summit their support for the …

China and Myanmar likely to be high on the agenda when Southeast Asian leaders meet in Australia
1 year ago

China and Myanmar likely to be high on the agenda when Southeast Asian leaders meet in Australia

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An increasingly assertive China and …

South-East Asian heavyweights head to Melbourne for ASEAN-Australia summit
1 year ago

South-East Asian heavyweights head to Melbourne for ASEAN-Australia summit

ABC  

Nine South-East Asian leaders are about to descend on Melbourne for a major diplomatic summit with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Photo shows A young man wearing a black collared shirt smiles in close-up Hun Manet received "warm congratulations" from Anthony Albanese after becoming Cambodia's prime minister, but members of the Cambodian diaspora in Australia have expressed shock and outrage over …

Here is what you need to know about the major summit next year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Australia ties
1 year, 3 months ago

Here is what you need to know about the major summit next year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Australia ties

ABC  

Next March, up to nine leaders from across South-East Asia will descend on Melbourne for a major summit to mark the 50th anniversary of ties between Australia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN. Key takeaways from the ASEAN summit Photo shows Joko Widodo, seen from side profile, sits at a desk with his hands folded and headphones …

Indonesia warns against new conflicts as U.S., China, Russia attend ASEAN summit
1 year, 6 months ago

Indonesia warns against new conflicts as U.S., China, Russia attend ASEAN summit

The Hindu  

Indonesia warned leaders including U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov against sharpening rivalries as they wrapped up an East Asia summit in Jakarta on Thursday. Ms. Harris spoke about "Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine", maritime challenges in the South and East China Seas and the growing threat of North Korean missile …

After summit joined by China, US and Russia, Indonesia’s leader warns of protracted conflicts
1 year, 6 months ago

After summit joined by China, US and Russia, Indonesia’s leader warns of protracted conflicts

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s president issued a stark warning Thursday after wrapping up a summit of Southeast Asian countries that was joined by China, the United States and Russia, saying “we will be destroyed” unless conflicts are resolved. In an ASEAN leaders’ meeting with China, Japan and South Korea in Jakarta, Li underscored the need to oppose “a new Cold …

After summit joined by China, US and Russia, Indonesia's leader calls for resolving conflicts
1 year, 6 months ago

After summit joined by China, US and Russia, Indonesia's leader calls for resolving conflicts

The Independent  

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Indonesia warns ASEAN on 'destructive' rivalry as Jakarta summit opens
1 year, 6 months ago

Indonesia warns ASEAN on 'destructive' rivalry as Jakarta summit opens

The Hindu  

Indonesia warned on September 5 against Southeast Asia's bloc getting dragged into big-power rivalry as leaders gathered for a summit seeking to dispel worry about rifts over peace efforts in Myanmar and to reaffirm the relevance of their disparate group. Indonesian President Joko Widodo, opening a summit of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, called on the group to …

Southeast Asian leaders are besieged by thorny issues as they hold an ASEAN summit without Biden
1 year, 6 months ago

Southeast Asian leaders are besieged by thorny issues as they hold an ASEAN summit without Biden

The Independent  

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Australian PM Anthony Albanese Confirms Participation in G20 Leadership Summit
1 year, 7 months ago

Australian PM Anthony Albanese Confirms Participation in G20 Leadership Summit

News 18  

Australia works closely with international partners, including through multilateral economic forums like the G20, to address shared challenges and opportunities Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, the office of the Australian Prime Minister confirmed on Friday. “It is more important than ever that Australia works closely with international partners, including through multilateral …

ASEAN ministers urge reduced violence, dialogue in Myanmar
2 years, 1 month ago

ASEAN ministers urge reduced violence, dialogue in Myanmar

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Southeast Asian foreign ministers urged Myanmar’s military rulers on Friday to reduce violence and allow unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to pave the way for a national dialogue aimed at ending the country’s worsening crisis. Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, who hosted Friday’s meetings, said the ministers agreed that an inclusive national dialogue “is key to finding …

Australian PM hopes for meeting with China’s Xi at summit
2 years, 4 months ago

Australian PM hopes for meeting with China’s Xi at summit

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping would be a “positive thing” if one can be arranged on the sidelines of one of the leaders’ summits to be held in Southeast Asia this month. “I’ve made it very clear that dialogue is a good thing, and so if a …

Washington urged to do more to support ASEAN
2 years, 10 months ago

Washington urged to do more to support ASEAN

China Daily  

Appeals made ahead of crucial summit Many observers have no doubts that the United States is ready to take advantage of a key gathering it is hosting this week to drive a wedge between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, and China. Washington had earlier announced that the summit would be held on March 28 and 29, but …

Biden to host ASEAN leaders for Washington summit in March
3 years ago

Biden to host ASEAN leaders for Washington summit in March

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for a special summit in Washington next month, the White House announced Monday. The summit comes as Biden has sought to make relations in the Pacific a top foreign policy priority amid growing concerns about China as a military and economic adversary. Biden participated …

ASEAN summit begins without Myanmar after bloc excludes junta chief from meet
3 years, 5 months ago

ASEAN summit begins without Myanmar after bloc excludes junta chief from meet

Firstpost  

Myanmar’s refusal to let a special envoy meet ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi prompted the group to exclude junta chief Min Aung Hlaing from this week’s summit Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei: Southeast Asian leaders kicked off an ASEAN summit Tuesday but Myanmar refused to send a representative after being angered by the bloc’s decision to exclude the country’s …

Timeline: ASEAN tries to tackle Myanmar’s worsening crisis
3 years, 5 months ago

Timeline: ASEAN tries to tackle Myanmar’s worsening crisis

Al Jazeera  

As ASEAN summit kicks off without Myanmar’s top general, here are the key events in the bloc’s engagement with Naypyidaw since February coup. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on June 7 met his Southeast Asian counterparts in the Chinese city of Chongqing and said Beijing supported “ASEAN playing a constructive role in properly handling Myanmar’s domestic issues”. Russia, a key …

ASEAN leaders meet Myanmar coup leader Min Aung Hlaing in Indonesia, amid killings
3 years, 11 months ago

ASEAN leaders meet Myanmar coup leader Min Aung Hlaing in Indonesia, amid killings

The Hindu  

Southeast Asian leaders met Myanmar’s top general and coup leader in an emergency summit in Indonesia on Saturday, and are expected to press calls for an end to violence by security forces that has left hundreds of protesters dead as well as the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and other political detainees. Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi of Indonesia expressed …

Southeast Asian Leaders To Discuss Myanmar With Coup Leader
3 years, 11 months ago

Southeast Asian Leaders To Discuss Myanmar With Coup Leader

News 18  

Southeast Asian leaders will try to forge a path to end violence and instability in Myanmar at a summit on Saturday expected to include Min Aung Hlaing, the general in charge of the military takeover in February that sparked bloodshed and economic chaos. With participants attending in person despite the pandemic, Indonesia’s foreign minister Retno Marsudi said on Friday that …

ASEAN summit begins online meetings with regional leaders
4 years, 4 months ago

ASEAN summit begins online meetings with regional leaders

Associated Press  

HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam’s prime minister highlighted challenges Southeast Asian nations and others faced this year as he opened a regional summit Thursday that is again largely being held online due to the pandemic. During his remarks at the opening ceremony, which was livestreamed to ASEAN leaders watching from their respective countries, Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc highlighted challenges …

Eyes on Koreas as Southeast Asian leaders hold summit
6 years, 11 months ago

Eyes on Koreas as Southeast Asian leaders hold summit

Associated Press  

SINGAPORE — Southeast Asian leaders will discuss economic cooperation and Myanmar’s refugee crisis at a summit in Singapore, but much of their attention will be focused on the history unfolding on the Korean Peninsula. Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations met in Singapore on Friday to affirm a common vision amid happenings beyond their 10-member group. “We …

Southeast Asia leaders urge tough stance on North Korea
7 years ago

Southeast Asia leaders urge tough stance on North Korea

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Southeast Asian leaders and Australia’s prime minister on Sunday called on North Korea to end its nuclear program and urged U.N. countries to fully implement sanctions against the country. Turnbull went further at a closing news conference, saying ASEAN and Australia had affirmed their commitment to respond strongly over the “grave concerns we share about North Korea’s reckless …

Asean summit ends with rebukes against trade protectionism
7 years ago

Asean summit ends with rebukes against trade protectionism

Live Mint  

Sydney: The leaders of Australia and Singapore closed a regional summit on Sunday with a stand against protectionism, arguing in favour of multi-nation trade deals as fears mount that US plans for new tariffs could stoke a global trade war. “We strongly believe that a free, open and rules-based multilateral trading system is key to the region’s growth and prosperity,” …

Southeast Asian leaders to sign security agreement in Sydney
7 years ago

Southeast Asian leaders to sign security agreement in Sydney

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Southeast Asian leaders will sign an agreement on regional cooperation against violent extremism as the risk to the region grows due to militants fleeing Islamic State group losses in the Middle East, an official said on Saturday. The memorandum of understanding on cooperation to counter international terrorism will be signed by the 10 countries in the Association of …

ASEAN summit begins, Duterte says terrorism has no boundaries
7 years, 4 months ago

ASEAN summit begins, Duterte says terrorism has no boundaries

The Hindu  

The 31st The Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit began in Manila on Monday, with the attendance of heads of the states of the member countries and the partner nations. Our ASEAN brothers sent support for the internally displaced persons and others sent valuable assistance and bolstered our military campaign,” said Mr. Duterte reminding the international community of need for …

Myanmar likely to host ASEAN summit in 2014
13 years, 10 months ago

Myanmar likely to host ASEAN summit in 2014

The Hindu  

Myanmar’s offer to host the Association of South-East Asian Nations summit in 2014 has met with little opposition from the grouping’s leadership, officials said Sunday. On Friday, Laos offered to allow Myanmar to take its scheduled place as ASEAN host in 2014, since the country missed the opportunity in 2005, due to widespread condemnation of the regime’s poor human rights …

China’s rise worries neighbours
14 years, 5 months ago

China’s rise worries neighbours

Al Jazeera  

The rise of China’s military and economy worries some neighboring countries China’s imperious behaviour in recent territorial spats with its edgy neighbours has touched a raw nerve. Beijing’s anger was palpable too when China’s growing assertiveness over the disputed territories in the South China Sea was countered earlier this year by the United States with arguments about the area being …

Treading cautiously in Asia
15 years, 5 months ago

Treading cautiously in Asia

The Hindu  

The East Asia Summit at Hua Hin in Thailand brought into focus the much-discussed proposal to convert the loose grouping into an East Asian Community over the next two or three years. The Association of South East Asian Nations, which is the core of the East Asian gathering, has over the past four decades grown, matured, and created new vehicles …

Southeast Asia to launch human rights body
15 years, 5 months ago

Southeast Asia to launch human rights body

The Hindu  

Southeast Asian nations, attempting to grapple with economic integration and human rights abuses, began their annual summit on Friday with nearly half the region’s leaders missing the opening ceremony. The three-day Association of Southeast Asian Nations conference was due to launch a pivotal but sharply criticized human rights commission and discuss how best to achieve economic integration by 2015. Cambodian …

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