1. We, the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN),
   gathered in Cebu, Philippines, on 8 May 2026, for the 48th ASEAN Summit under
   the Chairship of the Republic of the Philippines. The Summit was chaired by H.E.
   Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines, and
   convened in accordance with the ASEAN Charter.
2. We reaffirmed our support for the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairship in 2026 under
   the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together,” which reflects our collective
   resolve to steer ASEAN proactively and cohesively through an evolving regional
   and global landscape.

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1. We, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), gathered in Cebu
   on the occasion of the 48th ASEAN Summit on 8 May 2026, amidst rising
   geopolitical tensions and growing uncertainty in the geo-economic landscape.
   We exchanged views on the evolving situation in the Middle East and ways to
   urgently address its implications for ASEAN, including on regional trade,
   investment, energy and food security, as well as the impact on our peoples.
2. We expressed serious concern over the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle
   East, which poses a grave threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as
   to regional and global peace and stability. We welcomed the ceasefire between
   the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, mediated by the Islamic
   Republic of Pakistan, with the support of other concerned parties, and continue
   negotiations in good faith to bring about a lasting resolution to this conflict. We
   urged all parties involved to maintain conducive conditions for the full and
   effective implementation of the ceasefire, by exercising utmost restraint,
   ceasing all hostilities, and avoiding any acts that may aggravate the situation.
   We underscored the importance of maintaining regional peace, stability and
   prosperity, upholding international law, and promoting genuine dialogue and
   diplomacy in addressing conflicts and tensions, including the need for a
   complete and immediate cessation of hostilities across all fronts in the Middle
   East.

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