The ASEAN Summit is an annual, three-day meeting held by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to discuss issues of economic and cultural development in Southeast Asia.
Involved Countries
The summit is led by the ASEAN+3, China, Japan, and South Korea, and often communicates with western countries, designated "dialogue partners," during the summit. However, The United States has been historically barred from the summit.
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ASEAN Summit News
- Google News: ASEAN Summit
- Antara News: Japan-ASEAN EPG Meeting to Be Held (March 10, 2008)
- Xinhua News: China-SEAN Joint Cooperation Committee Holds 9th Meeting (March 5, 2008)
- Viet Nam News: FMs Attend Yearly ASEAN Retreat (February 22, 2008)
- Cebu Daily News: Fabmik Rep on Missing Lampposts: I Gave Ok to Remove Them (February 20, 2008)
ASEAN Summit Past News
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Fast Facts
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Annual meeting of ASEAN
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Held on irregular dates during the year
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Meets in different cities throughout Southeast Asia
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Discusses regional economic and cultural development
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Conducted over three days
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Also includes organizational meetings, meetings between leaders and foreign ministers, and meetings with guest representatives
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United States historically barred from attending
