PM Wong to attend 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila

MANILA — Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will attend the 49th ASEAN Summit and related summits in Manila from Nov 15 to 17, where regional leaders are expected to discuss regional integration and strengthen economic cooperation amid global challenges.Themed, "Navigating Our Future, Together," the summit will reaffirm ASEAN's commitment to regional community-building and an open, inclusive regional architecture.Discussions will also focus on opportunities in the digital and green economies, including measures to enhance energy security and strengthen the region's resilience against external economic shocks, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement on Saturday (Nov 14).PM Wong will be accompanied by his wife, Loo Tze Lui, and Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.PM Wong is also expected to meet leaders from key ASEAN dialogue partners, including Australia, China, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United States and the United Nations. He will also participate in the ASEAN Plus Three Summit and the East Asia Summit.