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UK-ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) factsheet

This factsheet gives an overview of the UK government's relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and our priorities in the region.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 24 July 2026

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UK-ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) factsheet

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ASEAN is the deepest regional grouping in Asia. It includes 11 countries in Southeast Asia: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam.

This factsheet covers the UK government’s priorities with ASEAN in:

• defence and maritime cooperation
• transnational crime
• women, peace and security
• trade and investment
• financial services
• infrastructure and digital
• science, technology and innovation
• education and health
• disaster resilience
• gender and inclusion
• the creative economy
• climate
• energy and nature

Published 24 July 2026