Asia Regional Meetings Conclude Amid International TurbulenceRt Hon Winston PetersMinister of Foreign AffairsNavigating global turbulence and disruption has been a major theme of high-level regional talks in Manila this week, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “People all around the world are doing it tough, and our region is facing major security and economic impacts from the currently turbulent global environment,” Mr Peters says. “In this context, it’s more important than ever that New Zealand works closely with our regional partners,” Mr Peters says. He attended the annual ASEAN-New Zealand Foreign Ministers’ Meeting yesterday, and the East Asia Summit (EAS) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and the ASEAN Regional Forum today. A joint statement released by Ministers following the ASEAN-New Zealand Foreign Ministers’ Meeting yesterday emphasised the need to strengthen regional resilience.