Given this, it is imperative that ASEAN becomes pro-active and remains focused on relevant strategic issues. In engaging the major powers, ASEAN will not shun traditional security issues, such as maritime cooperation, as well as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
随着美国和俄罗斯相继列席东亚峰会扩大会议，该区域内的政治架构正变得越来越具有活力。有见及此，东盟应当表现得更积极主动并持续关注相关战略议题。在面对世界超级大国时，东盟不会回避传统的安全议题，如海上合作事务，人道主义援助以及救灾。