ASEAN will unveil its Community Vision 2045 and four Strategic Plans at the 46th ASEAN Summit in May. The plans, covering Political-Security, Economy, Socio-Culture, and Connectivity, aim to guide the region's development for the next 20 years. Malaysia, as the 2025 ASEAN Chair, emphasizes the importance of unity, resilience, and relevance in navigating geopolitical challenges and fostering economic cooperation.
: ASEAN will launch the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and its four Strategic Plans , which will outline the region’s strategic direction for the next 20 years, at the 46th ASEAN Summit in the capital this May.
“As the permanent shepherd of this vision, Malaysia will ensure that it serves as the main framework for addressing current and future challenges through various strategic collaborations identified in all Action Plans aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region,” he said during the Minister’s Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat today.
“Meanwhile, the other two Strategic Plans are each about 85 to 99 per cent complete. I am confident that these documents will be finalised as planned,” he said. “Malaysia will promote an inclusive, sustainable, and competitive community by prioritising efforts to bridge development gaps, improve the quality of life, and address the impacts of climate change,” he said.
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