ASEAN Energy Ministers Push for Swift Ratification of Security Pact Amid Middle East Instability

ASEAN energy ministers have called for the accelerated ratification of a regional energy security agreement as the ongoing crisis in the Middle East threatens global supply chains. The pact, designed to bolster cooperation and ensure stable energy access among member states, has been in the ratification phase for several months. The renewed urgency comes as tensions in the Middle East raise concerns about oil and gas price volatility. Ministers emphasized that a unified approach is critical to shield Southeast Asia from potential disruptions and to strengthen energy resilience across the region.