Asean to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and international position at summit in Indonesia

Asean chair Indonesia will propose a vision statement for Asean 2045, a 20-year roadmap to strengthen the bloc. - AFP

JAKARTA, May 2 (The Straits Times/ANN): Asean chair Indonesia will outline a vision statement for 2045 to strengthen the grouping’s ability to work together and bolster its international relevance at the Asean Summit next week.

“Indonesia has prepared a grand vision of Asean 2045, as well as a discussion process on the draft Asean Leaders Declaration, to strengthen Asean’s institutional capacity and effectiveness,” said the Asean Summit team on Monday.