This is the second special summit since 2016 and thefirst in-person engagement for ASEAN and US leaders since 2017, Cambodia saidin a statement.
ASEAN leaders and President Joe Biden will discussways and means to intensify cooperation in various areas, including COVID-19response and global health security, climate change, sustainable development,maritime cooperation, human capital development, education and people-to-peopleties, as well as connectivity and economic engagement.
They will also exchange views on regional andinternational issues of common interest and concern.
During this historic meeting, the leaders of ASEANand the US will chart the future direction of ASEAN-US relations and seek tofurther enhance the strategic partnership for mutual benefits of the people ofASEAN and the US.
The special summit will also reiterate the sharedcommitment to uphold ASEAN's centrality and unity through the existing ASEAN-ledmechanisms, as well as to foster mutual trust and confidence to maintain peace,stability and prosperity in the region./.