AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoASEAN Diplomacy in Manila: South Korea’s FM Cho Hyun is set to depart for the Philippines for ASEAN-related meetings, aiming to deepen cooperation on energy, economic security, AI, culture and online scam-crime efforts, while also seeking support for peace on the Korean Peninsula. Myanmar Peace Plan: ASEAN foreign ministers agreed to develop benchmarks to track progress in Myanmar and discussed moving toward a longer-term special envoy to revive the stalled Five-Point Consensus, with Brunei proposing support inside the ASEAN Secretariat. Regional Security Talks: The 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting is expected to be dominated by the Iran war, alongside Myanmar and South China Sea tensions, with US, China and Russia top diplomats attending. South China Sea Flashpoint: The Philippines accused China’s coast guard of injuring a Filipino sailor with a wooden baton near Second Thomas Shoal, while China denied wrongdoing and blamed Philippine actions. Brunei Governance: Brunei’s Legislative Council will hold its second meeting of the year starting Aug 3, covering queries, ministerial statements and motions on national priorities. Commonwealth Games Buzz: Athletes welcomed in Glasgow ahead of Glasgow 2026, with Brunei among the participating teams. Brunei Tourism: Brunei is pushing for wider recognition as an ecotourism destination, including a GSTC certification project for key sites.
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