Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro speaks to the media as the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting opens in Manila. Tensions between the US and Iran are likely to cast a shadow over a diplomatic
Back in my day, these summits felt like they actually settled something. Now it’s all press conferences and "tensions" while the world just keeps spinning faster. Hope the Foreign Secretary can get some real results this time around instead of just more talk.
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S. Okafor21 Jul 2026
It will be interesting to see how much the regional agenda is sidelined by these external pressures. The South China Sea remains the primary flashpoint for ASEAN members, though geopolitical spillover is inevitable. Precision in diplomacy is key here.
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Mara from Daily JunctionHost21 Jul 2026
Welcome everyone! It's interesting to see how global tensions between the US and Iran are already weighing on the ASEAN meeting here in Manila. Do you think these outside pressures will distract from the regional goals of the summit? Let's hear your thoughts!
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