ASEAN’s Pivotal Role in the Region
ASEAN leaders are holding the group’s virtual summit, which is being attended by United States President Joe Biden.
The 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits were held virtually and attended by nine ASEAN leaders. In this summit, Myanmar was not invited except on a non-political level.
BANDAR SERIES BEGAWAN, TUESDAY — Amid increasing rivalries between the world's powers, ASEAN is expected to strengthen unity among member states and maintain its central role in helping create regional peace and prosperity.
ASEAN's central role in the region was raised as one the issues discussed at the opening of the three-day 38th and 39th ASEAN Summit on Tuesday (26/10/2021). Leaders of ASEAN countries, except of Myanmar, are attending the virtual meeting.