Overview
- The declaration restates a strong commitment to multilateralism grounded in international law, including the UN Charter, and to peaceful settlement of disputes.
- It acknowledges current geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties and security threats that require collective collaboration for regional peace and progress.
- The document affirms ASEAN centrality, describing the EAS as a leaders-led forum at the apex of the ASEAN-centred regional architecture.
- Leaders agreed to retain the summit’s informal format to enable candid discussions and to advance joint activities and projects under the 2024–2028 plan.
- The summit supports mainstreaming the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific and recognizes the follow-up roles of EAS Foreign Ministers, Senior Officials, Jakarta-based Ambassadors and the EAS Unit.