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The Commonwealth ASEAN Summit 2025

Kuala Lumpur , 28th October 2025

The Commonwealth ASEAN Summit 2025

The Commonwealth Youth Innovation Hub, in collaboration with the Commonwealth and Association of Southeast Asian Nations, proudly presents the Commonwealth ASEAN Summit, which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in October 2025.

The Summit will focus on five key themes: Education,  Technology, Trade & Finance, Environment and Socio-Cultural

Key Highlights

  • Launch of the Commonwealth Connect Initiative
  • Establishment of the Commonwealth-ASEAN Trade & Investment Council (CATIC)

The summit will bring together a diverse array of stakeholders, including government representatives from Commonwealth and ASEAN nations, youth leaders, policymakers, representatives from international organizations such as the Commonwealth and ASEAN Secretariats and UN Agencies, corporate leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, as well as esteemed academics, researchers, and civil society organizations engaged in regional development.

Key Objectives

The summit aims to foster regional cooperation between Commonwealth and ASEAN on shared challenges, enhance participation from civil societies, marginalized groups, and youth in governance, explore digital transformation and sustainable innovation, establish long-term collaboration networks, and develop actionable recommendations that contribute to the broader development agenda of both regions. 

By leveraging the collective capacity of the Commonwealth and ASEAN, the summit will build a foundation of shared values, including inclusivity, resilience, and social responsibility. It will create opportunities for cross-border collaboration, knowledge exchange, and capacity building, empowering stakeholders to develop innovative solutions that address pressing issues and drive sustainable growth for all communities involved.

Key Highlights

Launch of the Commonwealth Connect Initiative, an innovative platform to enhance collaboration among Commonwealth nations and beyond, facilitating social-led policy engagement, knowledge and opportunity sharing, and capacity-building programs.

Establishment of the Commonwealth-ASEAN Trade & Investment Council (CATIC). The Council will facilitate trade and investment,  provide networking opportunities, enable knowledge sharing and promote bilateral/multilateral trade between member states of the Commonwealth and ASEAN and its dialogue partners.

Summit Themes

Education

Bridging the skills gap for future economy

Technology

Harnessing digital transformation for equitable progress

Trade & Finance

Youth innovation hubs start-up ecosystems

Environment

Sustainable practices to promote ecological balance and resilience

Socio-Cultural

Preserving heritage in a globalized world

The Commonwealth was established by Queen Elizabeth II, and headed by HM King Charles III, which aimed at promoting democracy, development, and cultural exchange. Its operations are coordinated by the Commonwealth Secretariat, which supports its 56 member countries in achieving their goals.

The Commonwealth Youth Innovation Hub plays a crucial role in empowering young people within the Commonwealth, facilitating innovation and collaboration among youth leaders, and ensuring that their voices are heard in decision-making processes, thereby contributing to the overall objectives of the Commonwealth in fostering inclusive development and engagement.

Mandated by the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting in Uganda, Commonwealth Youth Innovation Hub (CWY) was launched by HM King Charles III in 2017 during his visit to Malaysia.

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