ASEAN-GCC Summit: A United Front Against Global Challenges

ASEAN and GCC Unite to Tackle Global Challenges at Kuala Lumpur Summit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit concluded today in Kuala Lumpur, marking a significant step in strengthening collaboration between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The summit focused on enhancing cooperation to address the increasingly intricate global challenges facing both regions. The discussions covered a wide range of issues, emphasizing the importance of a dynamic and responsive partnership. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed the growing significance of the ASEAN-GCC relationship in navigating these challenges, stating, "This partnership is crucial in ensuring our collective resilience and prosperity." The summit also saw the discussion and implementation of a framework for ASEAN-GCC collaboration from 2024-2028, focusing on political and security cooperation, economic development, and socio-cultural exchange. This framework aims to bolster cooperation across three key pillars: politics and security, economics, and socio-cultural matters. The summit concluded with a renewed commitment to multilateralism and collaborative problem-solving, offering a beacon of hope for regional stability and global cooperation in the face of uncertainty.