00:00Yo, sorry I'm late. Kale's a maze and there's like roadblocks like literally everywhere.
00:06Well, yeah, it's because the VAPs are in town for the 58th ASEAN foreign ministers meeting.
00:11Oh, so that's why there's all this.
00:13Yep, July 8th to 11th at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center.
00:16All 10 ASEAN member states, plus their besties from near and far.
00:20Wait, is this where they talk about current political issues in Southeast Asia?
00:24Bingo. It's not just about politics though. Security, trade, climate, human rights.
00:30Basically, the whole menu is on the table.
00:32Oh, you're right.
00:34Yeah, I see that they're locking in to discuss the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon Free Zone Treaty.
00:38And there will be conferences with ministers and top officials from over 10 countries
00:42outside ASEAN including big players like the US, Russia and China.
00:47Yeah, this year's agenda is really about juggling superpower tension, staying besties,
00:52and most of all, keeping ASEAN in the driver's seat.
00:56No passenger princesses here.
00:58That's why we're here with media outlets from around the region
01:01to catch every headline from opening remarks to final communiques.
01:06And let's be real, KL's the perfect spot.
01:09Sunny, good food, and a dramatic skyline that sets the stage for diplomats
01:13to connect and build trust beyond formalities.
01:16The 58th AMM is more than just a summit.
01:19It's where ASEAN shows up, speaks out, and lays the groundwork for cooperation on global issues.
01:26So stick with us as we deliver the hottest tea to you, only on FMT.
