The ASEAN summit will indeed take place in May, but with a program reduced to the essentials due to tensions related to the conflict in the Middle East.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. indicated that he had consulted with other leaders in the region, some of whom had considered postponing the meeting.
Ultimately, the member countries chose to maintain the summit, while adopting a "minimalist" format in order to focus on urgent priorities.
Key topics to be discussed will include the security of fuel supplies, rising food prices, and the situation of migrant workers.
These issues are directly impacted by the economic and logistical disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East.
This decision illustrates the willingness of Southeast Asian countries to preserve regional dialogue despite an unstable international context.
It also reflects growing economic concerns in the region, which is heavily dependent on energy imports.
The scaled-down format of the summit reflects a pragmatic adaptation to an uncertain geopolitical situation.
Discussions should therefore focus on concrete measures to limit the effects of the crisis on local economies.
This diplomatic meeting remains a key moment for coordinating the regional response to current challenges.
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