For three days from Nov 25-27 in the port city of Busan, South Korean President Moon Jae-in will have a rare opportunity that eluded his predecessors -- to set in cast iron the future and shape of South Korean-Asean and Mekong riparian country relations amid the ever-changing regional and international environment.

Over the past two years, Mr Moon has demonstrated for all the Asean leaders to see that he is serious about pursuing "a reliable and trusting partnership" with the grouping in a holistic manner, bringing their peoples and prosperity together, underpinned by a peaceful environment.

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