Top diplomats from Asia, Europe and North America gather in Manila for the security-focused ASEAN Regional Forum, according to Reuters reporting carried by multiple outlets. The meeting brings together ministers and senior officials participating in the ASEAN Regional Forum, which focuses on regional security issues and dialogue among member and partner countries. Ahead of discussions, officials are expected to address renewed and intensifying hostilities in the Middle East and to call for a peaceful settlement. Sources note that the Manila gathering is framed as a platform for diplomatic engagement and coordination, reflecting the forum’s role in bringing together countries with differing perspectives on security matters. The articles indicate that the event is expected to include statements and discussions among participants as part of the forum’s agenda, with ministers using the setting to urge de-escalation and peaceful resolution amid developments in the Middle East. The reporting aligns on the location, timing, participants’ broad regional representation, and the expectation that calls for peace in response to the Middle East situation will feature in the ministers’ messages.