What’s on the agenda at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in Cebu?

0 January 28, 2026 02:28

ASEAN’s top diplomats are meeting in Cebu, the Philippines, this week against a backdrop of old and challenges. On their plate are unresolved challenges including the Myanmar crisis, alongside new uncertainties reshaping the global order. The retreat will be the Philippines’ first major test after taking over the rotating chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year. CNA’s Leong Wai Kit breaks down the key topics expected to dominate discussions in Cebu.

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