Asean expressed openness for any nuclear weapon state (NWS) to sign the Protocol of the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (Seanwfz) Treaty, reaffirming the region’s commitment to remain free of nuclear weapons.

Asean foreign ministers noted that the executive committee of the Seanwfz Commission continues to explore the possibility of allowing individual NWS to sign the protocol, without reservations, and provide written assurance of their commitment...