ASEAN Ministers Advocate for Multilateral Trade Harmony

ASEAN foreign ministers voiced their concerns over global tensions and highlighted the need for a sustainable, transparent multilateral trading system. They emphasized a commitment to collaborate with global partners toward this goal in their joint communique.

On Friday, ASEAN's foreign ministers expressed their growing concern over escalating global tensions and highlighted the necessity for a predictable and transparent multilateral trading system.

The emphasis was placed on ensuring that this system remains inclusive, free, fair, and sustainable. This statement was part of a joint communique released by the regional bloc's foreign ministers.

They reaffirmed their commitment to engaging constructively with all partners towards achieving these objectives, signaling a broad consensus among ASEAN countries to prioritize harmonious international trade relations.

(With inputs from agencies.)