Secretary-General of ASEAN to Participate in the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings, in Cebu, the Republic of the Philippines​ASEAN Main Portal

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At the invitation of H.E. Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines and Chair of ASEAN in 2026, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, will lead the ASEAN Secretariat Delegation to participate in the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings, to be held on 6 to 8 May 2026, in Cebu, the Philippines, under the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together.”

Prior to the ASEAN Summit, SG Dr. Kao will also participate in a series of ministerial meetings, including the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), the 31st ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting, the 38th ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) Meeting, and the ASEAN Joint Foreign and Economic Ministers’ Meeting.

SG. Dr. Kao will also participate in the Special Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit.

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Secretary-General of ASEAN to Welcome Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) to the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat​ASEAN Main Portal

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H.E. Thongsavan Phomvihane, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), will undertake an official visit to the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat, on 4 May 2026.

H.E. Thongsavan will meet with the Secretary-General of ASEAN, H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, to exchange views on key regional developments and discuss preparations for the upcoming 48th ASEAN Summit in the Republic of the Philippines. Additionally, an interface involving H.E. Thongsavan, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, and the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN (CPR) will also be held.

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Joint Statement of the ASEAN Economic Community Council on the Economic Implications of the Situation in the Middle East​ASEAN Main Portal

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  1. We, the ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) Ministers, convened a Special ASEAN Economic Community Council Meeting on 30 April 2026, via videoconference, to exchange views on the far-reaching economic implications arising from the situation in the Middle East and its escalating impacts on global energy markets, supply chains, food security, and transport and logistics networks. These developments are increasingly affecting our peoples and businesses across the region, particularly Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and are expected to have significant implication on the region’s overall economic growth.

  2. We expressed deep concern that the current disruptions to key maritime routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, where around one-quarter of global seaborne oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports pass through, with over 80 per cent destined for Asia, are posing severe risks to global energy security, fuelling persistent volatility in oil and LNG prices, and sharply increasing freight, insurance, and logistics costs. We recognised that the impacts of these shocks are extending beyond energy markets to generate inflationary pressures, exchange rate volatility, tighter global financial conditions, and heightened uncertainty for businesses and investors. Recalling the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Statements on the situation in the Middle East, and to minimise disruptions to energy trade flows, we underscored the importance of maintaining secure and open sea lanes, ensuring freedom of navigation, and the safe, unimpeded and continuous transit passage of vessel and aircraft in straits used for international navigation, in accordance with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Download the full statement here.

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Secretary-General of ASEAN receives Chair of the Japan Fair Trade Commission​ASEAN Main Portal

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  Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today received a visit by H.E. Mr. Chatani Eiji, Chair of the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC), at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. During their meeting, the two sides underscored the role of fair and competitive markets in supporting … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN receives Chair of the Japan Fair Trade Commission​ASEAN Main Portal

Secretary-General of ASEAN attends dinner hosted by Ambassador of New Zealand to ASEAN​ASEAN Main Portal

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  Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, attended a dinner hosted by H.E. Joanna Anderson, Ambassador of New Zealand to ASEAN. The engagement provided an opportunity for both sides to exchange views on cooperation under the ASEAN–New Zealand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established last year, … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN attends dinner hosted by Ambassador of New Zealand to ASEAN​ASEAN Main Portal

Secretary-General of ASEAN officiates the ASEAN Secretariat’s Halalbihalal 2026​ASEAN Main Portal

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  Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today officiated the annual Halalbihalal organised by the ASEAN Secretariat Staff Welfare Committee (SWC). On the occasion, he extended his warm greetings to all staff and conveyed his best wishes following the festive season. He highlighted the … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN officiates the ASEAN Secretariat’s Halalbihalal 2026​ASEAN Main Portal

Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers remarks at the Launching Ceremony of Disaster Management Cooperation Project between ASEAN and the People’s Republic of China​ASEAN Main Portal

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  Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered remarks at the Launching Ceremony of the Disaster Management Cooperation Project between ASEAN and the People’s Republic of China, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. In his remarks, Dr. Kao highlighted the importance of the Project … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers remarks at the Launching Ceremony of Disaster Management Cooperation Project between ASEAN and the People’s Republic of China​ASEAN Main Portal

Secretary-General of ASEAN Meets with Permanent Representative of the Lao PDR to ASEAN​ASEAN Main Portal

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  Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, today met with Ambassador Sitsangkhom Sisaketh, Permanent Representative of the Lao PDR to ASEAN, to exchange views on ASEAN’s priorities and ongoing regional developments, as well as to discuss preparations for the upcoming Official Visit of H.E. … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN Meets with Permanent Representative of the Lao PDR to ASEAN​ASEAN Main Portal

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to ASEAN Presents Letter of Credence to Secretary-General of ASEAN​ASEAN Main Portal

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  JAKARTA, 30 April 2026 – Ambassador Lee Chul today presented his Letter of Credence as Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to ASEAN to the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. Secretary-General Dr. Kao congratulated Ambassador Lee … Continue reading Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to ASEAN Presents Letter of Credence to Secretary-General of ASEAN​ASEAN Main Portal

ASEAN Secretary-General Attends Special Meeting of the ASEAN Economic Community Council Meeting to Address Global Challenges and Safeguard Regional Resilience, via videoconference​ASEAN Main Portal

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  Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today joined ASEAN Economic Community Council Ministers at the Special AEC Council Meeting, chaired by H.E. Ma. Cristina A. Roque, Secretary of Trade and Industry of the Republic of the Philippines, to chart ASEAN’s path forward amidst … Continue reading ASEAN Secretary-General Attends Special Meeting of the ASEAN Economic Community Council Meeting to Address Global Challenges and Safeguard Regional Resilience, via videoconference​ASEAN Main Portal