Makikibahagi si Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sa ika-44 at 45 ASEAN Summit sa Vientiane, Lao, simula October 8 hanggang 11, kung saan bubuksan ng Pangulo ang ilang regional at international issues.
“This is at the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Lao PDR, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone. And this year’s ASEAN Chair’s theme would be ASEAN: Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience.” – Asec Espiritu.
Ilan lamang dito ang usapin sa West Philippine Sea, usapin sa human trafficking, at mapayapang resolusyon ng mga ‘di pagkakaunawaan sa rehiyon.
“There’s one more very important event – this is the signing by the foreign minister of Luxemburg of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in ASEAN. So it will be the last country which will be acceding to the TAC. And just for us to remember, TAC is one of the principle agreements in ASEAN which promotes the principle of peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with international law.” – Asec. Espiritu.
Habang inaasahan na maglalabas ng joint statement ang ASEAN leaders kaugnay sa tensyon sa Israel.
“Now, in these engagements, the Philippines will continue to uphold and promote Philippine interests in ASEAN. We will highlight our advocacies in connectivity and resilience especially in strengthening the digital economy – supporting MSMEs, the promotion of renewable energy development, and addressing the impacts of climate change among others.” – Asec. Espiritu.
Ayon kay Foreign Affairs Asec. Daniel Espiritu, sa sidelines ng ASEAN, makakapulong ng Pangulo ang mga lider ng Canada, New Zealand, Vietnam, at Japan.
“The President will continue to defend the Philippine sovereignty and sovereign rights and jurisdiction in accordance with international law including the 1982 UNCLOS and the 2016 arbitral award. The leaders are also expected to discuss various international issues that impact the region and beyond – and this include the situation in Myanmar, Ukraine, the Korean Peninsula, Gaza and other geopolitical challenges affecting the Indo-Pacific Region.” – Asec Espiritu.
Haharap din ang Pangulo sa Filipino Community doon.
“Many of them are working in professional capacities. Now, I don’t have a breakdown right now but most of them are in professional capacities and also in the hospitality business. So, I think those are the most important sectors there yet.” – Asec. Espiritu.
At magkakaroon rin ang Pangulo ng pagkakataon na humarap sa business community at makapulong ang ilan sa mga malalaking foreign business.
“Now, this will be an excellent opportunity to promote cooperation in ASEAN and for us to get markets for trade and also for investment in the Philippines. Now, but aside from that, the President is also expected to meet with the TikTok regional director of Southeast Asia. He will be meeting with the TikTok creators and sellers. Again, they will meet also at [unclear]. Then, there’s also a business meeting scheduled with Sierra Public Company and with Capital A.” – Asec Espiritu. | ulat ni Racquel Bayan
