47th ASEAN Summit 2025 Leaders, New Members, and Dialogue Partners
October 25, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) continues to play a pivotal role in regional cooperation, diplomacy, and economic development. In 2025, ASEAN consists of 10 member states, with Timor-Leste joining as the newest member on October 26. ASEAN also engages with dialogue partners, sectoral partners, and key international organizations to strengthen global collaboration.
ASEAN Member States and Leaders
| Country | Leader(s) |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim |
| Brunei Darussalam | Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Cambodia | Prime Minister Hun Manet |
| Indonesia | President Prabowo Subianto |
| Laos | Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone |
| Myanmar | Foreign Ministry’s Permanent Secretary U Hau Khan Sum |
| Philippines | President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. |
| Singapore | Prime Minister Lawrence Wong |
| Thailand | Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul |
| Vietnam | Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh |
New ASEAN Member State (from Oct 26)
| Country | Leader(s) |
|---|---|
| Timor-Leste | President José Ramos-Horta & Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão |
ASEAN Dialogue Partners
| Country | Leader |
|---|---|
| Australia | Prime Minister Anthony Albanese |
| Canada | Prime Minister Mark Carney |
| China | Premier Li Qiang |
| India | Prime Minister Narendra Modi (virtual participation) |
| Japan | Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi |
| New Zealand | Prime Minister Christopher Luxon |
| Russia | Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk |
| South Korea | President Lee Jae-myung |
| United States | President Donald Trump |
ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partners
| Country | Leader |
|---|---|
| Brazil | President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva |
| South Africa | President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa |
Other Key Participants
| Organization / Entity | Leader / Representative |
|---|---|
| Finland | Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen |
| European Council | President Antonio Costa |
| FIFA | President Gianni Infantino |
| IMF | Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva |
| United Nations | Secretary General António Guterres |
| World Bank | Vice President for East Asia & Pacific (EAP) Carlos Felipe Jaramillo |
ASEAN’s expansion with Timor-Leste, combined with active engagement with dialogue partners, sectoral partners, and key global institutions, highlights its growing influence in Southeast Asia and beyond. These collaborations ensure the promotion of economic growth, political stability, and regional cooperation.
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