Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered a closing address at the 39th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, highlighting the “Power of ASEAN Conviction” in navigating an increasingly complex regional and global landscape. Dr. Kao underscored ASEAN’s enduring commitment to advancing … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN participates in the 39th Asia-Pacific RoundtableASEAN Main Portal
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, on 2 July 2026, met over dinner with H.E. Dato’ Sri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia, on the sidelines of the 39th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The meeting reaffirmed … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN Meets with Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture of MalaysiaASEAN Main Portal
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today paid a courtesy call on The Honourable Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, on the sidelines of the 39th Asia-Pacific Roundtable in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Their discussions focused on the implementation of ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future, adopted under … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN Pays Courtesy Call on the Prime Minister of Malaysia on the Sidelines of the 39th Asia-Pacific RoundtableASEAN Main Portal
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with H.E. Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Aziz, Chairman of the Southeast Asian Futures Initiative Centre (SEAFIC), on the sidelines of the 39th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both sides exchanged views on strengthening ASEAN’s … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN Meets with Chairman of the Southeast Asian Futures Initiative CentreASEAN Main Portal
Call for Application ASEAN Artists Residency Programme (AARP) Myanmar
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At the invitation of the China University of Political Science and Law (“CUPL”), Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, will participate and deliver a keynote address at the World Jurists Forum 2026 under the theme “Exchanges and Mutual Learning on Rule of Law Civilisation, to be held in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China, on 4-6 July 2026. On the sidelines of the Forum, Dr. Kao is also scheduled to hold meetings with senior Chinese officials and representatives of leading legal and academic institutions to exchange views on issues of common interest and to explore avenues to strengthen cooperation in legal and judicial development.
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H.E. Dato’ Astanah Abdul Aziz, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for the ASEAN Political-Security Community, received H.E. Ms. Çiğdem Erdoğan, Chairperson of the Committee on Equal Opportunity for Women and Men of the Grand National Assembly of the Republic of Türkiye (GNAT), today, at the … Continue reading Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Political-Security Community receives the Chairperson of the Committee on Equal Opportunity for Women and Men of the Grand National Assembly of TürkiyeASEAN Main Portal
The Opening Ceremony of the 2nd Regional Forum on the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Strategic Plan was convened on 1 July 2026 at the ASEAN Headquarters / ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The Forum, with the theme “Mainstreaming the ASCC Strategic Plan into Regional, National and Local Development Plans”, brings together Senior Officials Committee for the ASCC (SOCA), representatives from planning ministries of ASEAN Member States, ASEAN partners, think tanks and research organisations, civil society organisations, and various stakeholders to exchange views and approaches on mainstreaming the ASCC Strategic Plan into development plans, ensuring its sustained and effective implementation.
The Opening Ceremony was also attended by the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for the ASCC, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Permanent Mission of the Philippines to ASEAN, and Deputy Head of the Mission of Japan to ASEAN. In his welcome remarks, H.E. San Lwin, DSG of ASEAN for the ASCC, underscored the importance of the Forum in bridging the gap between policy development and implementation. He further highlighted that translating regional frameworks to concrete actions and initiatives is critical in delivering tangible benefits to the people of ASEAN.
The 1st day of Forum also launched the Voices of the People of ASEAN: A Compendium of Stakeholder Insights for the ASCC Strategic Plan, which highlights the inclusive and participatory processes of the ASCC Strategic Plan development.
The 2nd Regional Forum on the ASCC Strategic Plan, scheduled from 1 to 3 July 2026, was organised and hosted by the ASEAN Secretariat and SOCA Indonesia, with the support from the Government of Japan, through the Supporting the Development of the ASCC Strategic Plan project.
H.E. San Lwin, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC), received a courtesy call from Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), on 1 July 2026 at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta.
The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on regional sustainable development priorities and the implementation of the ASEAN Community Vision (ACV) 2045: Our Shared Future. Both sides discussed ACSDSD’s ongoing work and future directions, as well as opportunities to strengthen collaboration in promoting sustainable development through research, dialogue, capacity building, knowledge sharing, and partnerships.
The meeting also explored practical avenues for enhancing cooperation between the ASEAN Secretariat and ACSDSD in advancing ASEAN’s sustainable development agenda, including fostering cross-sectoral collaboration, strengthening resilience, and supporting the effective implementation of the ASCC Strategic Plan. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to working together towards a more resilient, inclusive, sustainable, and people-centred ASEAN Community.
Secretary-General of ASEAN, H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Zakri Abdul Hamid, Joint Chairman of the Malaysian Industry–Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT)/ Founding Director of International Institute of Science Diplomacy and Sustainability (IISDS-UCSI), on the sidelines … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN Meets with Joint Chairman of the Malaysian Industry–Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) in Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaASEAN Main Portal
