Upcoming ASEAN Summits to run virtually given COVID-19

Brunei will host the 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits virtually via 11 video conferences on October 26-28 amid concerns over the unsettled COVID-19 situation across the region, informed the Brunei Prime Minister's Office on October 23.

At the 37th ASEAN Summit hosted by Vietnam in 2020. (Photo: VNA)
At the 37th ASEAN Summit hosted by Vietnam in 2020. (Photo: VNA)

Accordingly, the ASEAN Summit, which carries the theme "We Care, We Prepare, We Prosper", is expected to discuss on a number of agendas such as further strengthening the resilience of the ASEAN Community towards regional recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic; enhancing the preparedness of ASEAN in addressing common challenges; seizing new opportunities in pursuit of shared prosperity; and maintaining cooperation towards achieving the region's long-term goals.

The event will be joined by the leaders of ASEAN and its dialogue partners including China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, India, US, Australia, and Russia.