Dr. Voicu provides a valuable update on the ASEAN Meeting and its strong commitment to upholding global peace and security through cooperative efforts in disarmament and regional stability. Given the concerns arising in the South China Sea, the Meeting called on the Nuclear Weapon States to fulfill their obligations in advancing nuclear disarmament and reiterated the commitment to preserving the Southeast Asian region as a Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone and free of all other weapons of mass destruction as enshrined in the ASEAN Charter and the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone and stressed the importance of the full and effective implementation of this Treaty. The Meeting discussions importantly demonstrate a clear resolve to address critical issues, from nuclear disarmament to regional tensions, and reinforce the importance of what is an indispensable multilateral dialogue and consensus in navigating complex international challenges.