ASEAN Regional Forum
Coverage of ASEAN Regional Forum in the Nexus archive.
- Is Kim Yo-jong’s rebuke a sign North Korea is ditching Asean diplomacy?
Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, rebuked ASEAN's call for North Korea's denuclearization, stating it distorted the Korean peninsula situation. ASEAN expressed grave concern over nuclear developments during the ASEAN Regional Forum in the Philippines.
- ASEAN reclaims its centrality as newer blocs wobble and wane
ASEAN is reclaiming its central role in the Indo-Pacific as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) loses diplomatic momentum. The shift is highlighted by Manila hosting key ASEAN meetings, including the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and East Asia Summit.
- Kashmir, IWT among key global challenges threatening 'peaceful coexistence', Dar tells Asean moot
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar highlighted the Kashmir dispute and India's threats to Pakistan's water share as global challenges threatening peace during a speech at the ASEAN Regional Forum. He also addressed the US-Iran conflict and Pakistan's efforts to facilitate a ceasefire, urging international support for peaceful resolutions.
- Top diplomats gather for security forum in Southeast Asia
Top diplomats from Asia, Europe, and North America gathered for the security-focused ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, where they aimed to call for a peaceful settlement in the Middle East amid renewed hostilities.
- Dar arrives in Manila to attend Asean Regional Forum ministerial meeting
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Manila to attend the 33rd Asean Regional Forum (ARF) ministerial meeting. The event includes discussions on Asia-Pacific political and security issues and bilateral meetings with delegates from 27 ARF member states.