Politics
ASEAN energy ministers meet in Manila amid Iran war supply disruptions
October 6, 2026 at 08:32 AM
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2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 5 hours
ASEAN energy ministers are meeting in Manila this week to discuss regional energy security against supply disruptions from the US–Israel war on Iran.
- ASEAN energy ministers convened in Manila this week to address regional energy security amid Middle East supply disruptions.
- Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the bloc's chairship is an opportunity to translate regional cooperation into practical arrangements for responding to disruptions.
- IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said Southeast Asia faces challenges meeting growing energy needs and urged building energy security into decisions across the system.
- Undersecretary Felix Fuentebella stated the crisis has shifted energy security from a technical issue to a priority for ASEAN ministers and leaders.