47th ASEAN Summit to be One of the Largest in History

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The 47th ASEAN Summit, scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur this October, will be one of the largest gatherings in the grouping's history, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The summit, which will run from October 26 to 28, has already confirmed the attendance of several heads of government from outside ASEAN, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Anwar also announced that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who currently holds the G20 presidency, has expressed his intention to attend, as well as newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The summit is expected to be a major undertaking, with various nations and organizations from around the world attending, making it a significant business platform.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 47th ASEAN Summit is scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur from October 26 to 28, and is expected to be one of the largest gatherings in the grouping's history.
  • The summit has already confirmed the attendance of several heads of government from outside ASEAN, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
  • Newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has also confirmed his participation in the summit.
  • The summit will feature various nations and organizations from around the world, making it a significant business platform.
  • ASEAN's 10 member states are Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and the Philippines.
  • ASEAN partners that usually attend its summits include Australia, Canada, China, the European Union, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia, and the United States.
  • The 47th ASEAN Summit will feature the City of Kuala Lumpur, and is expected to be hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Statistics:

  • The summit will run from October 26 to 28.
  • The ASEAN Summit has 10 member states.
  • The number of countries confirmed to attend the summit is 7: Italy, Brazil, South Africa, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
  • The number of countries that usually attend ASEAN Summits is 15: Australia, Canada, China, the European Union, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and the United States.
  • The 47th ASEAN Summit is the third instance of the summit taking place in Kuala Lumpur, after the 33rd and 46th ASEAN Summits.

Sources:

  • BERNAMA News Agency, 08 Jul 2025
  • Official website of the 17th BRICS Leaders' Summit, no date.