The 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Jakarta will be held from 5th to 7th of September 2023.

* The meeting comes amid heightened tensions in the South China Sea, after China released a new map laying claims over large swathes disputed by some ASEAN members, triggering protests by these states.

* Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will lead a delegation to the summit where the bloc’s leaders will discuss the crisis in Myanmar, among other issues. Singapore’s Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement 4th Sep 2023 that ASEAN leaders will discuss ways to ensure the bloc’s continued relevance and centrality in the evolving regional architecture. 

* The leaders will also discuss strengthening ASEAN integration and expanding collaboration in key areas such as the digital and green economies..

Source : AIR