Call for Deeper ASEAN Integration
At the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat, held on January 18-19, 2025, in Langkawi, Singapore's Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan highlighted the importance of deeper regional integration in Southeast Asia. Addressing policymakers and industry leaders, Dr. Balakrishnan underscored the region's immense potential for economic growth and stability through strengthened cooperation.
“[…] ASEAN needs to double down on ASEAN integration, because ASEAN cannot con trol the agendas of the superpowers, or indeed the larger powers. But we can, and we should focus on integrating ourselves, strengthening our economies, and our connec tivity.”, he said during a press briefing following his attendance at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat.
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