Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Indonesian government has supported the Philippines' decision to restructure the upcoming ASEAN Summits, opting for a simplified and partially virtual format in response to the volatile geopolitical landscape in the Middle East.

"Indonesia, as a member state, fully aligns with the adjustments made by the current ASEAN Chair to ensure regional cooperation remains functional despite global disruptions," said Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela in Jakarta on Wednesday (8/4/2026), as cited by antaranews.com.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed that the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, scheduled for 8–9 May 2026, will proceed with a "strictly simplified" agenda. The high-level talks will shift from broad diplomatic ceremonies to focus on oil security, food supplies, and the protection of migrant workers. 

While preparatory meetings have been shifted to online platforms to mitigate travel risks, the 49th Summit in Pasay City remains tentatively scheduled for November 2026, pending further security as