WE, the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the People’s Republic of China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, gathering at the 28th ASEAN Plus Three (APT) Summit on 27 October 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;
RECOGNISING the pivotal role of the APT members’ collective efforts for regional economicand financial cooperation as well as the promotion of inclusive and sustainable development amid this uncertain environment;
REAFFIRMING commitment on cooperation to maintain the region’s stability and growth momentum, WELCOMING the significant outcomes of the 28th ASEAN+3 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting and endorsing the strategic direction outlined in their Joint Statement.
