The 14th ASEAN Ministers Meeting on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication (AMRDPE) wasconvened in Bangkok, Thailand, on 12 December 2025, under the theme “Advancing Inclusive Rural Development through Innovation, Local Wisdom, and Community Empowerment for Sustainable Poverty Eradication in ASEAN”;

WE REAFFIRMED our steadfast commitment to advancing inclusive and sustainable rural development, eradicating poverty, and promoting the well-being and resilience of the poor and vulnerable communities in the region, as guided by the ASEAN Charter and relevant regional frameworks;

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