Representatives from ASEAN member states convene at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City for the opening of the four-day 49th ASEAN Summit hosted by the Philippines.
The 49th Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) commenced on November 15, 2026, with delegates arriving at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, Philippines. The event marks a significant diplomatic gathering for ASEAN members to discuss regional cooperation and development.
Delegates began arriving around 8:30 a.m. and were warmly welcomed by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos during the opening ceremony that officially launched the four-day summit, scheduled from November 15 to 18.
Among the notable attendees were Director-General U Han Win Aung representing Myanmar; Dr. Hang Chuon Naron from Cambodia; Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith and Madame Alouny Kommasith from Laos; and Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim accompanied by Dato’ Seri Dr. Wan Izah Dr. Wan Ismail. The summit agenda includes discussions on socio-economic development, regional security, and collaboration on labor and economic issues affecting the Southeast Asian region.
The summit also serves as a platform for addressing matters relevant to overseas workers in ASEAN countries, including those based in the Philippines, as well as enhancing regional policies on labor mobility, economic integration, and sustainable development. Hosting the summit underscores the Philippines’ role in promoting regional dialogue and cooperation among Southeast Asian nations.
Sources referenced:
- https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/1009543/delegates-arrive-for-49th-asean-summit-at-picc/story/
