Middle East crisis puts energy security back on ASEAN's agenda – oil supply is on the table
ASEAN leaders are expected to agree on new energy measures as the Middle East crisis drags on, with food supply also on the agenda.
By YouScoop Desk · · 1 min read
The gist
- The Middle East crisis has put energy security back on ASEAN's agenda, and leaders are expected to agree on new energy measures.
- Food supply, the digital economy, transboundary haze, and oil supply are also set to come up at the summit.
- The Philippines is hosting the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, and local authorities have started preparing for it.
Why it matters
Energy security and food supply are on the summit agenda, and the Philippines is hosting the 49th ASEAN Summit. Makati has announced traffic setups ahead of the event, so anyone travelling in the area may want to check updates.
The Middle East crisis is back at the top of ASEAN's list of concerns, and energy security is now a major topic for the bloc. Reports say ASEAN leaders are expected to agree on new energy measures while the crisis keeps going.
Energy is not the only issue on the table. The agenda is also set to cover food supply, the digital economy, and transboundary haze. Oil supply, transnational crimes, and migrant workers are also expected to come up in the discussions.
Several outlets describe the talks as a central focus of the upcoming summit, which the Philippines is hosting as the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits. Global powers are also heading to Asia with trade, AI, and security in focus.
Preparations already under way
The run-up to the summit has already started. The PNP has warned the public against fake ASEAN Summit advisories, so people are being told to be careful about what they share and believe.
Traffic is also changing around the event. Makati has announced traffic setups ahead of the summit, and an EDSA bus lane was opened to ASEAN delegates.
The sources do not yet say what the new energy measures will look like or how they will be carried out. Details on the final outcomes of the talks are also not yet known, so the picture could change once the summit ends.
Which of these ASEAN agenda items matters most to you, and why?
Background
The 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits is being held in the Philippines. Ahead of it, the PNP warned the public against fake summit advisories, and an EDSA bus lane was opened to ASEAN delegates.
Sources
This story is written in our own words from reports by GMA News, Manila Bulletin, Philstar.com, Philippine News Agency and BusinessWorld Online. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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