By Benjamin Cuaresma
MANILA — Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister Hang Chuon Naron arrived in Manila on Saturday, November 14, to represent Prime Minister Hun Manet at the opening sessions of the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.
The Philippine News Agency confirmed his arrival as foreign leaders and senior government officials began gathering in the Philippine capital ahead of the regional meetings.
Hang Chuon Naron, who also serves as Cambodia’s Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, is expected to represent his country during the November 15–16 summit sessions while Hun Manet remains in Phnom Penh for Cambodia’s hosting of the 20th Francophonie Summit.
The Cambodian Prime Minister is scheduled to travel to Manila on November 17 to join the related ASEAN summits and hold bilateral meetings with participating leaders.
His participation will complete Cambodia’s high-level representation in the Manila gathering, where regional leaders are expected to discuss cooperation, shared security concerns and the future direction of ASEAN.
The Philippines is hosting the 49th ASEAN Summit under its 2026 chairmanship, with the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together.”
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