Summary
- Protesters demonstrated against US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in the Philippines, calling for an end to what they described as America’s war against Iran.
- Police set up barricades around the meeting venue and prevented demonstrators from approaching the site where ASEAN foreign ministers were holding discussions.
- The protest coincided with high-level regional meetings attended by foreign ministers from ASEAN member states and dialogue partners, where regional security and international issues were among the key topics of discussion.
Protesters demonstrated against US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in the Philippines, calling for an end to what they described as America’s war against Iran.
According to reports from Manila, the protest took place while Rubio was attending the regional diplomatic gathering. Demonstrators gathered near the venue carrying banners and chanting slogans criticizing US foreign policy and military actions.
The protesters urged the United States to stop its military campaign against Iran and called for peace in the region. They also appealed to the Philippine government not to become involved in any US-led military conflict.
Police set up barricades around the meeting venue and prevented demonstrators from approaching the site where ASEAN foreign ministers were holding discussions. Security remained tight throughout the event, and no major clashes were reported.
The protest coincided with high-level regional meetings attended by foreign ministers from ASEAN member states and dialogue partners, where regional security and international issues were among the key topics of discussion.
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