"People will benefit from the promotion of the 'Connecting the Connectivity' strategy, which will promote synergies between various regional connectivity strategies and the MPAC 2025 on the basis of ASEAN centrality," said Prayut.

In this regard, ASEAN has announced 19 priority infrastructure projects considered to have the potential to attract joint investment from the public and private sectors, he said.

ASEAN has also given priority to cooperation of social and cultural issues including combating marine debris, tackling natural disasters and climate change, as well as promoting children's rights in particular strengthening education for out of school children and youth, said the prime minister, adding "three Cs" namely continuity, complementarity and creativity are need to ensure sustainability in ASEAN.

UPHOLDING MULTILATERALISM AMID HEADWINDS

This year's summits were held at a time when the ASEAN and the world are facing myriad challenges including economic slowdown, rising unilateralism and protectionism, among others.

As one of the fastest growing regions in the world, ASEAN emphasized the commitment to upholding a transparent, open, inclusive, and rules-based multilateral trading system, according to the chairman's statement issued after the ASEAN summit.

ASEAN members and many of its dialogue partners reiterated the need of upholding free trade and multilateralism and promoting regional integration.

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