Cambodia highlights need to preserve peace in ASEAN amid geopolitical tensions
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn highlighted the significance of preserving the region’s peace, referencing the Myanmar case, amid rapid, unpredictable, and often perilous changes driven by escalating geopolitical tensions.
“Over the past five decades, ASEAN has stood as a beacon of peace, stability, and prosperity,” he said. “Yet, our journey has not been without challenges, some of which have caused significant setbacks. And our strength will only endure if we all hang together.”
Sokhonn made the speech on Tuesday during the 2nd ASEAN Future Forum (2nd AFF) in Vietnam’s Hanoi, which concluded yesterday, where he firmly stressed the use of peaceful means to solve the remaining regional issues, particularly the Myanmar conflict.