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ASEAN Manila Meetings 2026
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ASEAN foreign ministers and partners gathered in Manila for meetings amid US-Iran tensions and regional maritime security concerns. India's Jaishankar called for combating terror funding and protecting civilian shipping.
How it unfolded
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India backs maritime code, condemns shipping attacks
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Jaishankar urges choke terror funding at ARF
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ASEAN Regional Forum opens in Manila
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ASEAN diplomatic meeting set against US-Iran tensions
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Full story →Choke terror funding, keep international shipping lanes safe: Jaishankar at Asean Regional Forum
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called for choking the financial networks that sustain terrorism at the 33rd Asean Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in Manila.
Jaishankar urged ensuring international shipping lanes remain safe and open amid growing threats from conflicts in West Asia and Europe.
He stressed zero tolerance for terrorism, stating acts of terror must carry consequences and countries should prioritize cutting off financial resources fueling extremist activities.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →ASEAN's top diplomats meet in shadow of US-Iran conflict
ASEAN foreign ministers meet this week in Southeast Asia.
US-Iran tensions cast a shadow over the diplomatic gathering.
The region faces maritime disputes with China and stalled peace efforts for Myanmar's civil war.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →ASEAN's top diplomats to meet in backdrop of US-Iran conflict
ASEAN foreign ministers and major partners meet in Manila amid US-Iran conflict, raising concerns over energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and global growth.
An informal consultation on Myanmar's civil war will be held as ASEAN's peace initiative struggles five years after its launch.
Tensions in the South China Sea between the Philippines and China will be discussed, with the Philippines accusing China's Coast Guard of striking a navy personnel near Second Thomas Shoal.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the ASEAN-led meeting and could meet on the sidelines.