Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Kao Kim Hourn praised Indonesia for successfully holding the 42nd ASEAN Summit in .
External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said that most Indians cannot afford to pay sky-high prices for fuel and it was his duty to ensure a deal that would benefit the country. This is why India continues to buy crude oil from Russia, he said.
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday highlighted the importance of strengthening and cultivating relationships with the other states, saying the transformation of the world economy and post-pandemic recovery depend on partnership with other countries.