Mideast crisis takes centre stage at ASEAN Summit as Thai, Cambodian leaders meet on sidelines
The energy crisis due to the conflict in the Middle East taking centre stage at the two-day ASEAN Summit in Cebu. Bloc chair Philippines said ASEAN needs to be better prepared to handle emergencies and crises. This, as ASEAN imports around 66% of its crude oil. Meanwhile, Thailand and Cambodia leaders are also meeting on the sidelines of the summit. The neighbours engaged in deadly fighting last year and a current ceasefire holds with no formal resolution. Melissa Goh reports from Cebu, Philippines.
The energy crisis due to the conflict in the Middle East taking centre stage at the two-day ASEAN Summit in Cebu. Bloc chair Philippines said ASEAN needs to be better prepared to handle emergencies and crises. This, as ASEAN imports around 66% of its crude oil. Meanwhile, Thailand and Cambodia leaders are also meeting on the sidelines of the summit. The neighbours engaged in deadly fighting last year and a current ceasefire holds with no formal resolution. Melissa Goh reports from Cebu, Philippines.
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