KTT ASEAN, or Konferensi Tingkat Tinggi ASEAN, is the Indonesian term for the ASEAN Summit. It is a biannual meeting held by the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to discuss and make decisions on various issues related to the economic, political, security, and socio-cultural development of Southeast Asian countries. The ASEAN Summit serves as a prominent regional and international conference, with world leaders attending its related summits and meetings to address global problems and strengthen cooperation.
The 42nd ASEAN Summit, also known as KTT ASEAN 2023, was held in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, from May 6 to May 11, 2023. This summit aimed to strengthen ASEAN as an epicenter of growth and promote closer economic integration among member states by 2020, as agreed upon in the Bali Concord II. The event was organized by the Indonesian government and showcased the nations commitment to sustainable tourism, with Labuan Bajo hosting a side event on sustainable tourism.
