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ASEAN Warns: Middle East Instability Threatens Regional Growth

3/14/2026

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On March 13, 2026, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic ministers in Manila warned that prolonged instability in the Middle East could disrupt supply chains and threaten growth.
They emphasized regional cooperation to maintain trade and investment while addressing rising oil prices and potential stagflation.
Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro called for a special meeting to discuss implications and repatriation of nationals in the Middle East.

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On March 13, 2026, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic ministers in Manila warned that prolonged instability in the Middle East could disrupt supply chains and threaten growth.
They emphasized regional cooperation to maintain trade and investment while addressing rising oil prices and potential stagflation.
Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro called for a special meeting to discuss implications and repatriation of nationals in the Middle East.