00:00Excellencies, brothers and sisters, foreign ministers of ASEAN member states,
00:23thank you all for being here in Kuala Lumpur,
00:26and the days ahead will be very fruitful, I'm very sure.
00:30Truthfully, there is a lot that I want to say today, as Malaysia's chairmanship draws nearer to its end,
00:38and on the eve of the 47th ASEAN Summit, with each chairmanship comes the duty of nurturing continuity,
00:47preserving ASEAN's unity and purpose while laying a path for the future.
00:52And it is also the duty of the chair to do so, while never once abandoning the core values that unite us,
01:02trust, dialogue, and consensus.
01:04These values form the glue that have empowered us to defy the expectation of the world.
01:11In the eyes of the international community, ASEAN has stood as a beacon of neutrality and a safe harbor amid geopolitical turbulence.
01:23Regardless of the uncertainties and the great power reveries that have cast their long shadows across global trade,
01:31this region has remained steadfast and productive.
01:36Economically, our collective vision remains strong.
01:40The regional comprehensive economic partnership, RCEP, and the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement, DEFAR,
01:49continue to deepen integration, strengthen supply chains, and attract global investment.
01:57At the same time, we continue to diversify our partnerships, expanding ties with India, Australia, European Union, and the Gulf Cooperation Council, or GCC.
02:09All over the world, our collective strength is gaining recognition,
02:15because the nations of ASEAN stand together and move as one.
02:20My dear colleagues, upholding our commitment to ASEAN way is crucial as we navigate the tides of change.
02:30The border conflicts between our neighbors this year has understandably opened some anxiety within the ASEAN community.
02:39It reminds us the fragility of peace.
02:42Fortunately, thanks to Tyler's meditation efforts, tensions have since de-escalated.
02:52We commend both countries for choosing the path of diplomacy and dialogue to resolve their differences.
03:00Whatever uncertainties lie ahead, we will face them the ASEAN way.
03:06Our diversity will continue to be our greatest source of strength.
03:11In that spirit, I extend my best wishes to our colleague, Her Excellency, Maa Teresa Lazarou, and the Philippines,
03:21as they assume the ASEAN Championship next year.
03:26Best of luck to you, Lazarou.
03:30Malaysia will continue to lend its support in strengthening our ASEAN community.
03:35It is our commitment to a brighter future for the children of Southeast Asia.
03:43I thank you.
03:43Thanks.
03:52You're welcome.
03:53I thank you.
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