What to expect as 49th ASEAN Summit begins in Manila
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The South China Sea Code of Conduct, Myanmar's political standing in ASEAN, and the Middle East crisis' impact on oil and food security will likely top the agenda
MANILA, Philippines – Leaders from Southeast Asia and beyond are gathering in the Philippines for the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits from Sunday, November 15, to Tuesday, November 17, with United States President Donald Trump, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, and other world leaders expected to attend.
Among the biggest issues on the agenda are continued negotiations over a South China Sea Code of Conduct, Myanmar’s unresolved political crisis, and how ASEAN can mitigate the impact of the Middle East conflict on the region’s oil and food supplies.
Leaders will also discuss closer economic cooperation, including the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement, as the Philippines prepares to hand over the chairmanship to Singapore. – Rappler.com
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