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Wang Yi Has a Phone Call with Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines Ma. Theresa Lazaro

On November 3, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines Ma. Theresa Lazaro upon request. Wang Yi noted that China-Philippines …

Wang Yi Meets with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane

On November 3, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi met in Beijing with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane, who is in China to attend the 11th Lancang- …

Wang Yi on Outcomes of 11th LMC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

On November 4, 2026, the 11th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held in Beijing. After the meeting, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met the press jointly with Deputy …

Japan Warns of Worsening Southeast Asia Security Risks, Backs ASEAN

(MENAFN) Japan has identified three factors contributing to the “rapidly deteriorating” security environment in Southeast Asia and pledged continued support for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which comprises 11 member states. “ …

Pentagon Chief Proposes Expanded Defense Cooperation with ASEAN

(MENAFN) US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called for an “ambitious” defense cooperation framework between Washington and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which has 11 member states. With US-ASEAN relations set to mark their 50th …

Government launches ANUNNAI digital platform to support preparations for the 2029 ASEAN Chairmanship

Vice-Prime Minister discusses economic integration and preparations for the 2029 Chairmanship with the Secretary-General ...

Philippines’ Lazaro Lands in Myanmar on Aid Mission Before ASEAN Summit

(MENAFN) Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro arrived in Myanmar on Wednesday on a humanitarian visit, weeks before next month’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit. Lazaro headed an ASEAN Monitoring Team (AMT) mission to the AHA …