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ASEAN

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US, Russian and Chinese foreign ministers gather at ASEAN meetings in Manila

Jul 22, 2026

The short clip captures the opening moments of an ASEAN foreign ministers' session in Pasay, Metro Manila, on or around July 20-22, 2026. An organizer directs 'excellencies' to face center cameras for a group photograph. The footage aligns with confirmed attendance by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Philippine-hosted meetings. No interviews, analysis, or policy discussion appear in the provided transcript.

▶ Source: Associated Press

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Anand pushes to complete ASEAN-Canada FTA this year with new security funding

Jul 21, 2026

Global News clip covers remarks by Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand at an ASEAN meeting. She highlights progress toward an ASEAN-Canada free trade agreement targeted for completion this year, alongside a new Plan of Action and multiple security initiatives. The segment draws directly from Anand's speech, citing specific Canadian funding commitments including $4.5 million for biological threat mitigation, $1.7 million for child protection in the Philippines, and smaller amounts for anti-money laundering and migrant worker programs.

▶ Source: Global News