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flag ASEAN called for a Middle East ceasefire to protect civilians and stabilize global markets.

flag ASEAN foreign ministers, meeting in Manila on March 13, 2026, issued a unified call for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East conflict, urging all parties to exercise restraint, protect civilians, and return to diplomacy. flag The Philippines, as ASEAN chair, hosted the special session amid growing concerns over disruptions to global energy markets, supply chains, and maritime routes like the Strait of Hormuz. flag Ministers highlighted rising oil prices, threats to regional economic stability, and risks to ASEAN nationals, stressing the need for coordinated action, energy diversification, and strengthened regional cooperation to ensure resilience.

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