Energy, Food Security In Focus As ASEAN Leaders Meet In Cebu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asian leaders will meet in Cebu City from May 6 to 8 for the 48th ASEAN Summit, with energy security, food supply risks and regional stability high on the agenda amid rising global uncertainties.
In a statement on Wednesday, the ASEAN Committee on Media Affairs and Strategic Communications said the summit, hosted under the Philippines’ Chairship with the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together”, will focus on strengthening regional cooperation, economic resilience and sustainability.
“The upcoming summit will tackle urgent priorities, including energy and food security, as well as the safety of ASEAN nationals.
“At the heart of the summit is a shared goal to ensure ASEAN cooperation delivers real, responsive and meaningful outcomes for the peoples of Southeast Asia,” the statement said.
According to the statement, the original five-day schedule has been streamlined into a three-day programme, including preparatory meetings following a directive by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to scale down preparations across ASEAN meetings.
“Leaders are also expected to discuss concrete responses to the impact of ongoing tensions in West Asia, underscoring the importance of dialogue, stability and collective action among member states,” the statement said.
The programme will centre on key engagements including the opening ceremony, plenary session, retreat and the Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Special Summit.
Beyond diplomacy, the summit highlights Cebu’s growing role as a hub for business and investment, supported by its strategic location, infrastructure and skilled workforce.
The Philippines aims to deliver a secure, efficient and forward-looking summit that reflects ASEAN’s shared vision of a resilient and sustainable future.
-- BERNAMA
