ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) foreign ministers have called for restraint in the U.S.-Iran conflict and the resumption of passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, which opened in Manila, Philippines, will take place over three days until July 23.
On July 21, local time, ASEAN expressed "serious concern" in a joint statement regarding the potential resumption of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, warning that it could further impact trade, food, and energy security in the region.
The statement urged all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint and to avoid any actions that could exacerbate the situation.
The ministers also emphasized the importance of maintaining maritime safety and security, calling for the safe and uninterrupted passage of vessels and aircraft in the Strait of Hormuz.
During the meeting, they plan to discuss the expedited ratification of the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA), which aims to facilitate oil sharing and support among member states in times of crisis, as well as the implementation of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) agreed upon at the ASEAN summit in May.
ASEAN foreign ministers are scheduled to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on July 22. This meeting is expected to address concerns about the potential impact on U.S. policy in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly regarding China's pressures in the South China Sea and Taiwan as the U.S. focuses on the Iran conflict.
On July 21, local time, ASEAN expressed "serious concern" in a joint statement regarding the potential resumption of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, warning that it could further impact trade, food, and energy security in the region.
The statement urged all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint and to avoid any actions that could exacerbate the situation.
The ministers also emphasized the importance of maintaining maritime safety and security, calling for the safe and uninterrupted passage of vessels and aircraft in the Strait of Hormuz.
During the meeting, they plan to discuss the expedited ratification of the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA), which aims to facilitate oil sharing and support among member states in times of crisis, as well as the implementation of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) agreed upon at the ASEAN summit in May.
ASEAN foreign ministers are scheduled to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on July 22. This meeting is expected to address concerns about the potential impact on U.S. policy in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly regarding China's pressures in the South China Sea and Taiwan as the U.S. focuses on the Iran conflict.
* This article has been translated by AI.
Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.