Analysts Urge Philippines To Build On Malaysia-Led ASEAN Geopolitical, Economic Progress

As the Philippines is set to take over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chairmanship from Malaysia in 2026, analysts have said that continuity and sustained momentum are essential in safeguarding the region’s peace and prosperity. Faiz Abdullah, the chairman of Malaysia’s Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS), warned against letting Malaysia’s recent diplomatic breakthroughs fall to the side. Highlighting the first-ever ASEAN–Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)–China trilateral summit, Faiz said its progression could redefine regional cooperation and development, but only if improvement was maintained.

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