Published: Oct 26, 2025, 12:53 IST | Updated: Oct 26, 2025, 12:53 IST
Leaders from across Southeast Asia and beyond are converging in Kuala Lumpur for the 47th Asean Summit, a biannual gathering that focusses on the bloc’s growing economic and strategic significance. This year’s summit is particularly historic as East Timor joins as ASEAN’s 11th member, expanding the organization for the first time since the 1990s. The summit will see discussions on regional security, economic integration, climate action, and conflict resolution, with participation from global powers including the United States, China, Japan, India, and Australia.