00:07I have consistently underscored that ASEAN centrality, unity, and autonomy should remain the compass in our collective journey ahead.
00:18However, we must be cognizant that these ethos are not a right, but a privilege we must work hard to
00:29sustain the base of shifting regional and global dynamics.
00:35In a fragmented world, our centrality and unity matter more than ever.
00:41The existing international order is not just under strain. It is facing unprecedented levels of fragmentation, characterized by major power
00:56rivalries, few economic competition, and frank multilateralism.
01:01The world now is increasingly more complex, chaotic, and contradictory.
01:08ASEAN must confront this sobering reality with clarity of purpose and vision.
01:15As we navigate an uncertain strategic landscape, we must continue to be a voice of reason and resilient community committed
01:24to peace and shared prosperity.
01:29ASEAN, ladies and gentlemen, ASEAN's commitment to regionalism and multilateralism demands the anchor of the nation's collective stability and progress.
01:40It is imperative that ASEAN continues to stand for rules even when others choose retreat.
01:49ASEAN must be an agent of change, one that has the capacity to shape the global rules and norms to
01:58remain open, inclusive, and firmly rooted in the principle of justice.
02:04An outward-looking organization in a multi-polar world, ASEAN must continue to punch above its weight by broadening its
02:17global partnership.
02:18Deepening ties and strategic links with diverse partners is not a choice.
02:24It is a strategic imperative.
02:27But we should engage as equals.
02:30And above all, we must be the speakers and not the spoken for.
02:36And above all, we must make architecture.
02:38Ladies and gentlemen, look to strengthen ASEAN's position in an increasingly competitive global economy.
02:45We must also do more.
02:48We must also do more to ensure that businesses can operate with confidence and clarity across our borders.
02:56The success of ASEAN's GCC China summit is a clear signal that ASEAN is ready to build new bridges and
03:07unlock new partnerships.
03:09It has also reaffirmed our shared determination to shape a future based on mutual respect, shared growth, and strategic cooperation.
03:21Digital economy, ladies and gentlemen, will be a key driver for ASEAN's next phase of growth.
03:27This is why we are advancing efforts to conclude the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement
03:33while modernizing our existing trade agreements with strategic partners, including China, India, and the Republic of Korea.
03:44These efforts reflect ASEAN's readiness to embrace change and position ourselves at the forefront of digital transformation.
03:56Business as usual is no longer an option.
04:01As ASEAN charts its path forward, we must embed sustainability at the heart of our economic agenda.
04:10Accelerating the ASEAN power grid is one such priority.
04:14It will not only advance our green energy transition, but also attract new investments, create quality jobs, and enhance the
04:24region's long-term energy security.
04:26A just and sustainable future for ASEAN is within reach if we are bold enough to act now.
04:36Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, we cannot afford an ASEAN that is weak, fragmented, or in conflict with each other.
04:45Our national fortunes rise or fall with the region.
04:51In these increasingly polarized times, ASEAN must continue to harness its conveying power to advance dialogue, diplomacy, and strategic trust
05:03while fostering space for meaningful cooperation.
05:07The journey ahead will be fought with challenges.
05:12ASEAN needs to do more to ensure its cohesiveness in both articulation and action as a clear manifestation of centrality.
05:22Good morning.
05:23Can you help me?
05:25As well as build a plan for all our people.
05:30Good morning.
05:31I wanna be maaring.
05:34You wash your hands.
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