Malaysia is set to become the diplomatic capital of Southeast Asia as it gears up to host the largest gathering of regional and world leaders at the 47th Asean Summit and related summits, scheduled from Oct 26 to Oct 28.

More than 30 heads of state and government will converge at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre to discuss regional peace, economic resilience and inclusive growth under Malaysia’s 2025 Asean Chairmanship theme of “Inclusivity and Sustainability”.