Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today hosted a one-on-one luncheon in honour of H.E. Ambassador Sarah Al Bakri Devadason, Permanent Representative of Malaysia to ASEAN, and expressed appreciation for Malaysia’s stewardship of ASEAN in 2025, including its leadership of the Committee of Permanent Representatives and … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN Hosts One-on-One Luncheon in Appreciation of the Permanent Representative of Malaysia to ASEAN​ASEAN Main Portal

  Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, today met with Mr. Wayne Farmer, President of the Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC), at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat, to discuss how Canadian private sectors can support ASEAN’s priorities under the Philippines’ Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2026. The discussion focused on advancing … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with President of Canada-ASEAN Business Council​ASEAN Main Portal

  Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today attended a reception hosted by the Permanent Mission of the Philippines to ASEAN on the occasion of the visit of H.E. Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines and Chair of the … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN Attends Reception in Honor of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines​ASEAN Main Portal

  JAKARTA, 22 April 2026 – H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, today received H.E. Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat for a high-level bilateral meeting and the ceremonial handover … Continue reading The Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines visits ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat​ASEAN Main Portal

  The 22nd ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials Meeting (ARSOM) convened today in Kazan, Russia, as ASEAN and Russia continue to mark the 35th year of their relations. The Meeting reviewed progress under the ASEAN-Russia Comprehensive Plan of Action (CPA) for 2021-2025 and noted the ongoing consideration … Continue reading ASEAN and Russia Mark 35 Years of Relations with Renewed Commitment to Strengthen Strategic Partnership​ASEAN Main Portal

  Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today had a meeting with Ambassador of Australia to ASEAN, H.E. Tiffany McDonald, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. They exchanged views on advancing ASEAN-Australia cooperation, particularly in light of the 5th anniversary of the ASEAN-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) this year, and … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with Ambassador of Australia to ASEAN​ASEAN Main Portal

  Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today hosted a dinner for Permanent Representative of the Republic of Indonesia to ASEAN, Ambassador M.I. Derry Aman, providing an opportunity for a wide-ranging and substantive exchanges on key regional priorities. The discussions reflected a shared commitment to … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN Hosts Dinner for the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Indonesia to ASEAN​ASEAN Main Portal

  The First Meeting of the Group of the East Asia Summit Ambassadors in Jakarta in 2026 took place today at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. This first EAS Group Meeting in 2026 under the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairship was chaired by H.E. Amb. Evangeline T. Ong … Continue reading East Asia Summit (EAS) Ambassadors gather for the First Meeting of the EAS Group in 2026​ASEAN Main Portal

  Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the United States Mission to ASEAN, Joy Sakurai, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. They exchanged views on regional and international issues of common interest and concern, and discussed ways to … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN meets the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the United States Mission to ASEAN​ASEAN Main Portal