Philippines Engages in Preparatory Meetings for 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits

The ASEAN Foreign Ministers holding the ASEAN Pose during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held on 25 May 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR 02 June 2025 — Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo and Undersecretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro participated in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meetings (AMM) and ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meetings (SOM) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 24-25 May 2025.

During the AMM and SOM, Secretary Manalo and Undersecretary Lazaro discussed with counterparts the roadmap towards Timor-Leste’s full membership to ASEAN, and updates on the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), and external partnerships, among others. The Philippines is set to host the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Conference of the TAC in 2026 during its Chairship. 

These meetings were convened in preparation for the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings held on 26-27 May 2025 and attended by the Leaders of the ASEAN Member States. END 

The ASEAN Senior Officials holding the ASEAN Pose during the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting held on 24 May 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia