ASEAN Leaders Call For Middle East Calm, Reopening of Strait of Hormuz - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific

Southeast Asian leaders called for an immediate cessation of conflict in the Middle East and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the need for regional coordination to address energy security concerns. They are pushing for the swift ratification of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Petroleum Security (APSA) to facilitate coordinated emergency fuel sharing. Southeast Asian nations are taking various measures to mitigate the economic impact of rising oil prices, including energy conservation and supply diversification.