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Hyundai Motor Company and the ASEAN National Organizing Council (NOC) formalized an agreement to provide official security vehicles for the 2026 ASEAN Summit, scheduled for November at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila. The Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) outlines Hyundai’s commitment to furnish a fleet of 50 Hyundai SANTA FE SUVs for transportation of Heads of State from ASEAN member states and partner countries. The signing ceremony included representatives from Hyundai Motor Group, Hyundai Motor Philippines, and the ASEAN NOC, highlighting the collaborative effort to support the summit’s logistical requirements.

The initiative aligns with Hyundai’s broader strategy of supporting major international events, following its provision of official vehicles for the 2025 APEC Summit in Korea, the G20 Johannesburg Leaders’ Summit 2025, and the 2024 Korea-Africa Summit. Hyundai emphasized its role in enhancing regional cooperation and mobility solutions, with a focus on safety, reliability, and sustainability. The company’s participation underscores its long-standing engagement in fostering diplomatic and economic partnerships across Asia and beyond.

Hyundai Motor Philippines, the local subsidiary, will manage the deployment of the vehicle fleet, reinforcing its operational role in the Philippines. The company expressed pride in supporting the Philippines’ hosting of the summit, framing the contribution as a step toward advancing meaningful mobility and regional prosperity. The agreement reflects Hyundai’s ongoing efforts to integrate advanced mobility solutions into high-profile international gatherings.

Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company operates in over 200 countries with more than 120,000 employees, focusing on a range of mobility technologies including electric, hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell, and internal combustion engine vehicles. The company’s broader mission extends to robotics, AI, and sustainability initiatives, aiming to address global mobility challenges while reducing carbon emissions.