Manila: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has renewed its support for the inalienable rights of Palestine and called for peace amid the continued Ukraine crisis.
According to Philippines News Agency, the regional bloc reaffirmed its longstanding support for the Palestinian people, including their rights to self-determination and to their homeland.
'In this regard, we urged all parties concerned to work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict, with a view to realizing the two-State solution in accordance with international law and the relevant UNSC (United Nations Security Council) and UNGA (United Nations General Assembly) resolutions,' read the statement issued on Saturday.
The ASEAN member-states cited UNGA resolution A/RES/ES-10/23 on the Admission of New Members to the United Nations adopted on May 10, 2024, upgrading Palestine's rights in the international body as an observer state, without full voting rights. They also mentioned UNGA resolution A/RES/ES 10/27, adopted on June 12, 2025, which focuses on the protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations. The Israel-Palestine conflict is a long-running dispute over land, sovereignty, and national self-determination, centered mainly in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.
On the Ukraine crisis, ASEAN reiterated its respect for sovereignty, political independence, and territorial integrity of all states. The regional bloc called for full compliance with the UN Charter and international law, stressing the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the serious engagement in a genuine dialogue for the peaceful resolution of the conflict.
'We also called for the facilitation of rapid, safe, and unhindered access to humanitarian assistance for those in need in Ukraine, and for the protection of civilians, humanitarian personnel, and persons in vulnerable situations,' the ASEAN chair said. The conflict escalated into full-scale war in February 2022, when Russia launched a large military invasion of Ukraine, following tensions that date back to 2014.
