China and ASEAN foreign ministers issued a joint statement agreeing to explore a
cooperation mechanism to bolster regional energy security and resilience. They
said they will further strengthen regional grid interconnection, energy supply
chains, clean, low-carbon and renewable energy deployment, energy-technology
innovation and civil nuclear cooperation. The ministers endorsed the ASEAN
Energy Cooperation Action Plan (2026–2030) and said they would seek cooperation
opportunities under China’s Global Development Initiative and the Belt and Road.
Subject to mutual agreement, they plan to mobilize public‑private financing and
leverage platforms including the ASEAN Centre for Energy, the China‑ASEAN Clean
Energy Cooperation Center, multilateral development banks, international
financial institutions and the China‑ASEAN Investment Cooperation Fund to
support projects.
