If you are wondering about the future of ASEAN, worrying about how ASEAN will be hurt by the ongoing war on Iraq, let me assure you that the future of ASEAN is still bright. We all will be adversely affected, one way or another; this is inevitable. But I want to assure you that ASEAN leaders are on top of the situation. They have a good understanding of one another’s national positions. More importantly they are all fully committed to intensifying regional and international cooperation to help everyone in ASEAN cope with all adverse consequences and to make sure that our collective future will be even brighter after this crisis.