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ASEAN Summit Ends with Limited Progress on Key Issues

Leaders address China Sea tensions and Myanmar crisis, while economic ties with China and Canada strengthen.

  • The ASEAN summit concluded in Laos with no significant breakthroughs on the South China Sea disputes or the Myanmar crisis.
  • ASEAN and China advanced talks on upgrading their free trade agreement, aiming for completion by next year.
  • Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced over $128 million in initiatives to deepen ties with ASEAN, including climate and security efforts.
  • Trudeau's visit marked Canada's expanding presence in Southeast Asia, with plans to upgrade diplomatic missions in Cambodia and Laos.
  • Malaysia takes over ASEAN chairmanship, with expectations for a more assertive approach to regional challenges.
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