MANILA – The Philippines, through the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), will chair the 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) and its related Meetings from April 7 to 10, 2026, convening finance leaders and central bank governors from across Southeast Asia, and key partner institutions.
In line with the directive to optimize resources and ensure the efficient conduct of ASEAN engagements amid evolving global developments, including the situation in the Middle East, the Meetings will be conducted virtually. This approach enables ASEAN to sustain high-level engagement while remaining adaptive and responsive to current conditions.
At a time of increasing global uncertainty, the meetings underscore the importance of stronger coordination and deeper cooperation among ASEAN Member States and dialogue partners. By working together, ASEAN aims to safeguard regional stability, strengthen economic resilience, and ensure that the region remains well-positioned to navigate external challenges.
Anchored on the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairship theme, “Navigating Our Future, Together,” the Meetings will focus on strengthening regional financial cooperation to support resilient growth, expand access to finance, and mobilize investments for infrastructure and climate transition. Discussions are expected to advance ASEAN’s shared goal of building credible and responsive financial systems that can better withstand global uncertainties while unlocking opportunities for businesses and communities across the region.
Finance ministers and central bank governors will tackle priority areas of cooperation that directly support economic activity and financial inclusion, such as capital marketsdevelopment, sustainable finance, and regional payments connectivity, alongside enhanced cooperation on taxation, customs, treasury operations, and banking systems. The Meetings will also review progress under the Roadmap for ASEAN Monetary and Financial Integration and ongoing initiatives toward the ASEAN Economic Community Strategic Plan 2026–2030.
Through these engagements, ASEAN aims to ensure that financial integration and cooperation deliver concrete benefits to its people—such as improved access to financial services, stronger investment flows, and more inclusive economic growth.
The Meetings and related activities will include:
ASEAN Finance Deputies Meeting (AFDM)
22ndASEAN Central Bank Deputies Meeting (ACDM)ASEAN Finance and Central Bank Deputies’ Meeting (AFCDM)
ASEAN+3 Finance and Central Bank Deputies’ Meeting
4th SEADRIF Council of Members Meeting
Engagements with business councils,namelythe US-ASEANBusiness Council, EU-ASEANBusiness Council,UK-ASEAN Business Council,andtheASEAN Business Advisory Council
Engagements with the USandAustralianTreasuries
30th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ Meeting (AFMM)
22ndASEAN Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (ACGM)
ACGM-Financial CEOs’ Meeting
ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting with international financial institutions, namely the IMF, World Bank, and the ADB
13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM
