ASEAN Welcomes Gaza Peace Plan Agreement

Strategic Insights -

ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) has issued a statement on the agreement reached between Hamas and Israel on the first phase of the US President Donald J. Trump's Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict. The agreement aims to achieve a permanent end of hostilities in Gaza and marks a crucial step towards ending the conflict. ASEAN commends President Trump for his continued leadership and appreciates the role of Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey in facilitating the mediation and implementation of the comprehensive plan.

Key Takeaways:

  • ASEAN welcomes the agreement reached between Hamas and Israel on the first phase of the US President Donald J. Trump's Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict.
  • The agreement aims to achieve a permanent end of hostilities in Gaza, including preventing further suffering, loss of lives, forced displacement of people, and ensuring the release of all hostages and detainees.
  • ASEAN commends President Trump for his continued leadership and sustained efforts to end the war in Gaza.
  • The organization appreciates the important role and collective efforts of Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, as well as other partners in facilitating the mediation and implementation of the comprehensive plan.
  • ASEAN emphasizes the need for a permanent ceasefire, immediate, unimpeded, safe and sustained delivery of humanitarian assistance to all those in need, including through the continuation and strengthening of UNRWA's role and mandate.
  • The organization calls upon the concerned parties to fully adhere to the agreed terms and urges for its swift and comprehensive implementation.

Statistics:

  • The agreement was announced on 8 October 2025.
  • ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Agreement on the First Phase of the Gaza Peace Plan was issued on 14 October 2025.
  • The comprehensive plan aims to end the war in Gaza and restore peace to the region.
  • The agreement is a crucial step towards achieving a two-State solution in accordance with international law and relevant UNSC and UNGA resolutions.
  • UNRWA's role and mandate in delivering humanitarian assistance to those in need is critical to the success of the comprehensive plan.

Sources:

  • ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Agreement on the First Phase of the Gaza Peace Plan 14 October 2025
  • ASEAN.org (https://asean.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ASEAN-FMs-Statement-on-the-Agreement-on-the-First-Phase-of-the-Gaza-Peace-Plan-FINAL-14-OCT-2025.pdf)
  • ASEAN.org (https://asean.org/asean-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-agreement-on-the-first-phase-of-the-gaza-peace-plan-14-october-2025/)