Ninth East Asia Summit

Ninth East Asia Summit

Leaders at the summit.
Host country Myanmar (Burma)
Date November 12–13, 2014
Cities Naypyidaw
Participants EAS members

The Ninth East Asia Summit was held in Naypyidaw, Myanmar (Burma) on November 12–13, 2014. The East Asia Summit is an annual meeting of national leaders from the East Asian region and adjoining countries.[1][2][3]

Attending delegations

The heads of state/heads of government of the eighteen countries were participated in the summit.

Agenda

All the countries supported the East Asia summit declaration on Islamic state (terror group). And also asserted that an international partnership is required for a comprehensive response against terrorism. The summit also rejected any linkage between religion and terrorism. They have also said that it should be ensured that cyberspace and space remain a source of connectivity and prosperity and not new threats of conflicts.

References

  1. ↑ "Myanmar: From isolation to leader". The Jakarta Post. 2013-11-14. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
  2. ↑ "The New York Times". nytimes.com. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
  3. ↑ "President U Thein Sein attends closing of 23rd ASEAN Summit, handover of ASEAN Chairmanship to Myanmar | CHAIRMANSHIP of ASEAN in 2014, MYANMAR". Asean2014.gov.mm. 2013-10-14. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
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