MANILA, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must sustain its collective resolve as the West Asia crisis, natural disasters and growing pressure on multilateralism test regional cooperation, Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro said.
Lazaro Urges ASEAN To Stay United As Global Crises Test Regional Cooperation
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Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro urged ASEAN members to maintain unity amid global crises and pressure on multilateralism. She emphasized the need for sustained cooperation beyond the annual chairship rotation during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
- Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro opened the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila on Saturday.
- Lazaro stated that the West Asia crisis and natural disasters have complicated the Philippines' current chairship.
- The 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation was cited as a chance to reaffirm regional principles.
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