JAKARTA, 19 February 2025 – Ambassador Joanna Jane Anderson presented her Letter of Credence as Ambassador of New Zealand to ASEAN to the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat today.
Secretary-General Dr. Kao congratulated Ambassador Anderson on her assumption of office and reaffirmed ASEAN’s commitment to further strengthening relations with New Zealand. He highlighted the significance of Ambassador Anderson’s tenure as ASEAN and New Zealand are preparing for the Commemorative Summit to mark the 50th Year of ASEAN-New Zealand dialogue relations in November 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Secretary-General also acknowledged New Zealand’s steadfast support for ASEAN Community-building efforts, and its active participation in ASEAN-led mechanisms.
Ambassador Anderson thanked Secretary-General Dr. Kao for the warm welcome. She was honoured to assume the role as Ambassador of New Zealand to ASEAN during a significant period for the ASEAN–New Zealand partnership, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. She looked forward to working with ASEAN Member States and the ASEAN Secretariat in further strengthening New Zealand’s ties and cooperation with ASEAN during her term of office.
Ambassador Anderson succeeds Ambassador Stuart Donald Cave Calman, who completed his tenure on 24 January 2025.
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