{"id":23262,"date":"2026-03-05T19:39:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T00:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/?p=23262"},"modified":"2026-03-05T19:40:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T00:40:44","slug":"secretary-lazaro-outlines-philippine-priorities-as-asean-chair-at-dialogue-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/2026\/03\/05\/secretary-lazaro-outlines-philippine-priorities-as-asean-chair-at-dialogue-in-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Secretary Lazaro Outlines Philippine Priorities as ASEAN Chair at Dialogue in New York"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Secretary Lazaro Outlines Philippine Priorities as ASEAN Chair at Dialogue in New York<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro delivers remarks at Asia Society in New York, underscoring ASEAN\u2019s role in advancing dialogue, cooperation, and a rules-based international order. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas)<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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NEW YORK CITY, 05 March 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro spoke before members of the diplomatic, academic, and policy community during a dialogue hosted by the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) in New York City on 05 March 2026.<\/span><\/p>

During the event, Secretary Lazaro outlined the Philippines\u2019 priorities for its 2026 ASEAN Chairship, guided by the theme \u201cNavigating Our Future, Together.\u201d She noted that the Chairship focuses on advancing regional peace and security, strengthening economic cooperation and resilience, and promoting a more people-centered ASEAN community.<\/span><\/p>

Secretary Lazaro also reflected on the shifting geopolitical landscape and the pressures confronting the multilateral system built over decades, noting that the world is entering a period marked by what she described as the \u201cthree U\u2019s\u201d: upheaval, uncertainty, and unpredictability.<\/span><\/p>

Amid these developments, she underscored the continuing importance of ASEAN as a platform for dialogue and cooperation among nations, describing it as \u201can honest broker and an effective convenor, providing a viable platform to address matters of both regional and global importance.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Following her remarks, Secretary Lazaro joined Ambassador (ret.) Philip S. Goldberg, former U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines and Distinguished Ambassador-in-Residence at New York University\u2019s Center for Global Affairs, for a moderated conversation and took questions from the audience.<\/span><\/p>

The ASPI is the policy think tank of Asia Society, a global non-profit organization dedicated to promoting mutual understanding and cooperation between Asia and the U.S. Through research, strategic dialogues, and high-level convenings, ASPI brings together policymakers, scholars, and practitioners to address major policy challenges affecting Asia and the world. END<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Secretary Lazaro and Ambassador (ret.) Philip S. Goldberg engage in a fireside chat on key geopolitical issues. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas)<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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