Asean must speak with one clear and united voice as the region faces intensifying global rivalries and economic uncertainties, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.<br /><br />Speaking at the Asean Joint Foreign and Economic Ministers’ Meeting on Saturday (Oct 25), Mohamad warned that rising protectionism and great-power competition are undermining multilateralism, stressing that Asean must remain guided by its centrality and strategic interests.<br /><br />He also cited the Asean Vision 2045 as a blueprint for achieving strategic balance, fostering trust, and ensuring Southeast Asia remains a platform for collaboration among all partners.<br /><br />WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news<br />SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar<br />LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline
