Leaders of ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and China on Wednesday stressed the critical importance of collective action to protect Palestinian civilians in Gaza, calling for "a permanent ceasefire" in their trilateral summit statement.

Key Humanitarian Demands:

• Condemned all attacks against civilians in Gaza

• Urged unimpeded access for humanitarian aid (food, medicine, fuel, water, electricity)

• Called for release of arbitrarily detained prisoners

• Supported implementation of ICJ's July 2024 advisory opinion on Israeli occupation

Political Framework:

• Endorsed two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders

• Welcomed Saudi-Norwegian-European initiative for Palestinian statehood

• Praised Qatari mediation efforts and China's "Beijing Declaration" for Palestinian reconciliation

• Supported UNGA's December 2024 resolution for unconditional ceasefire

Economic Cooperation Highlights:

1. Trade Integration:

   • Accelerate ASEAN-China FTA 3.0

   • Advance GCC-China FTA negotiations

   • Strengthen WTO-supported global supply chains

2. Financial Innovation:

   • Establish Regional Business Council

   • Promote cross-border payments in local currencies

   • Enhance anti-corruption measures

3. Infrastructure Development:

   • Support Belt and Road connectivity projects

   • Develop sustainable logistics corridors

   • Enhance maritime security cooperation

Sectoral Cooperation:

• Energy: Just transition under Paris Agreement, clean tech development

• Digital: AI, quantum computing, smart cities, digital education

• Agriculture: Halal food standards, food security, trade facilitation

• Culture: Sustainable tourism, heritage protection, STEM education

Implementation Mechanism:

• Established trilateral working groups to deliver concrete outcomes

• Announced next Asian Cooperation Dialogue Summit in Doha

• Endorsed priority initiatives including:
  • ASEAN 2045 vision
  • GCC Supply Chain Forum (Riyadh)
  • Sheikh Tamim Anti-Corruption Award
  • 2025 International Conference on Palestinian Issue (Saudi-French initiative)

Summit Context:
Held alongside the 46th ASEAN Summit (May 26-27), this first-ever trilateral meeting saw the signing of multiple economic and environmental agreements. Discussions also addressed regional issues including the Myanmar crisis.