Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has called on ASEAN and its three East Asian partners — China, Japan and South Korea — to deepen collaboration and enhance regional resilience in the face of mounting global uncertainties.
Speaking at the ASEAN Plus Three (ASEAN+3) Summit, Mr Wong emphasised that the partnership has been instrumental in promoting economic integration and stability across the region, but must now evolve to address new and complex challenges such as climate change, food security and technological transformation.
He noted that the ASEAN+3 cooperation framework, established more than two decades ago in response to the Asian financial crisis, continues to play a vital role in safeguarding regional financial stability. The initiative, he said, demonstrates how countries can work together to overcome crises and sustain growth.
Mr Wong urged member states to further strengthen supply-chain resilience, expand cooperation in the digital and green economies, and ensure that economic growth remains inclusive and sustainable.
He added that close coordination between ASEAN and its three partners will be key to maintaining regional peace and prosperity amid a more fragmented global environment.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Singapore’s commitment to working with ASEAN+3 partners to uphold multilateralism, strengthen connectivity, and advance shared development goals.
