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Roque assumes ASEAN Economic Ministers chairmanship
Philippine Trade Secretary Cristina Roque has officially taken over the chairmanship of the ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) from Malaysia, vowing to translate the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 into tangible economic benefits for the region.
The formal handover ceremony occurred on September 23 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
As chairperson for 2026, Secretary Roque stated that the Philippines will prioritize initiatives that create jobs, foster innovation, and promote inclusive growth for businesses and citizens throughout the ASEAN region.
She assured that the Philippines would uphold the core principles of ASEAN, focusing on development, strengthening relationships, and deepening friendships among member states.
During the ceremony, ministers discussed enhancing regional integration and economic cooperation with numerous partner countries and entities, including Australia, China, the EU, India, Japan, Korea, the US, and others.
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