Prime Minister had the chance to take the lead in the region due to ASEAN Summit: Explainer 05 March

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The ten member nations flags of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) flags and partners. Source: EPA

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Strengthening economic ties, regional security, climate change, and clean energy are top of the agenda as leaders gather for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' Special Summit. It's the biggest diplomatic event Australia has hosted since 2018.

Leaders from nine Southeast Asian nations have convened in Melbourne for an ASEAN [[ah-zee-ahn]]summit.

Australia is hosting the event, giving Prime Minister Anthony Albanese the chance to take the lead in the region.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations' was formed in 1967, to promote economic and social advances in the region, and bolster regional security.

Australia isn't part of the association, but has a long standing relationship with the group - this year the summit is marking 50 years since Australia became ASEAN's first dialogue partner.

Anthony Albanese says he is focused on creating a stable Indo-pacific region.

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