His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam is scheduled to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Summit which will be held from 7th to 8th May 2026 in Cebu City, the Republic of the Philippines. The Philippines, as Chair of ASEAN this year, with the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together" reflects its commitment to leading ASEAN with unity, clarity, and purpose that aims to build a more resilient and deeply connected Southeast Asia, prioritising meaningful, people-centred progress.

The Summit is expected to advance discussions across the three pillars of the ASEAN Community through the strategic priorities under The Philippines' leadership, namely: peace and security anchors; prosperity corridors; and people empowerment. The Special BIMP-EAGA Summit will also be held on the side-lines of the 48th ASEAN Summit, which is expected to launch the BIMP-EAGA Vision 2035 (BEV 2035), which, among others, outlines practical guidance including the direction for the next ten-year period (2026 - 2035), strengthens sub-regional relations, promotes sustainable growth, and enhances resilience toward achieving shared prosperity and sustainable development across BIMP-EAGA.