Speech by President António Costa at the opening session of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur

Source: Council of the European Union

On 26 October 2025, European Council President António Costa was in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he gave a speech at the opening session of the 47th ASEAN Summit. In his speech, he emphasised the European Union’s proudness to engage with ASEAN as a reliable partner in today’s shifting geopolitical environment.