The 46th ASEAN Summit, convened in Kuala Lumpur on 26 May 2025 under the Chairmanship of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, reaffirmed the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) enduring commitment to the theme of “Inclusivity and Sustainability”. The leaders of ASEAN countries underscored the importance of narrowing development gaps, promoting equitable growth, enhancing climate resilience, and upholding ASEAN centrality in shaping regional and global frameworks. A key outcome of the Summit was the adoption of the Kuala Lumpur declaration on “ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future”, which outlines the bloc’s long-term vision for a resilient, adaptive, and forward-looking regional community. ASEAN member countries endorsed strategic plans across three foundational pillars—Political-Security, Economic, and Socio-Cultural, along with a new Connectivity strategic plan that will succeed the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity 2025....