I don't remember an ASEAN summit attended by so many world leaders before, nor were the global media that interested in our summits.
Malaysians don't like attention and while it's fascinating to see these folks in Malaysia I am uncomfortable with the attention Malaysia is getting 😅
Still, this is a good move and geopolitically advantageous thing to do. I am already eye rolling hard at the hot takes in foreign media, everyone debating about us trying to "balance ties", "choose sides" - ASEAN has always fostered communications between opposing sides. This goes back decades. But we shall endure their media spinning I guess.
Like we always do
PS: No offence to Canadians but I have no idea why #Canada is interested in attending this 😅
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🌏 World Leaders Gather in Kuala Lumpur for the 47th ASEAN Summit 🇲🇾
From October 26–28, 2025, Malaysia will host the 47th ASEAN Summit, welcoming leaders from across Southeast Asia and major global partners. This year’s theme: “Inclusivity and Sustainability.”
🌍 Who’s Coming
ASEAN Member States:
Brunei – Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
Cambodia – PM Hun Manet
Indonesia – President Prabowo Subianto
Laos – PM Sonexay Siphandone
Malaysia – PM Anwar Ibrahim (Host)
Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Singapore – PM Lawrence Wong
Thailand – PM Anutin Charnvirakul
Vietnam – PM Pham Minh Chinh
Observer & Future Member:
Timor-Leste – President Jose Ramos-Horta
Dialogue Partners & Global Guests:
Australia – PM Anthony Albanese
Brazil – President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Canada – PM Mark Carney
China – Premier Li Qiang
Japan – PM Sanae Takaichi
New Zealand – PM Christopher Luxon
South Africa – President Cyril Ramaphosa
South Korea – President Lee Jae-myung
United States – President Donald Trump
International Organizations:
United Nations – Antonio Guterres
World Bank – President (TBA)
IMF – Managing Director
ILO – Gilbert F. Houngbo
FIFA – Gianni Infantino
🗓 Summit Highlights
Hosted under Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2025
Focus on regional cooperation, sustainability, and inclusivity
Not attending: Myanmar’s military leader (not invited)
Joining virtually: India’s PM Narendra Modi
Representing Russia: Deputy PM Alexander Novak
#Asean #Malaysia #SouthEastAsia
https://youtu.be/03cq5ypLF5s?si=mfgrkMTO3y0wU32l