Marcos to raise 'common concerns' in Asean Summit in Indonesia

by Kristina Maralit - Catherine S. Valente

May 09, 2023 1:50 pm

(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Marcos is expected to raise 'common concerns' with other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) when they meet during the 42nd Summit in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia.

In a pre-departure speech on Tuesday, Marcos said the Asean leaders are expected to 'exchange views on pressing issues of common concerns such as developments in the South China Sea, the situation in Myanmar, and major power rivalry among others.'

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