Month: February 2025

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with the Ambassador of France for Indo-Pacific Marc Abensour, on the sidelines of the 2nd ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi, Viet Nam. Both…

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today shared his thoughts and perspectives on regional integration and the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 during an interview with The GIOI and Viet Nam Newspaper,…

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivered a video message at the opening of the ASEAN-IPR Regional Conference on Cybersecurity and the Role of Information Technology in Fostering Culture of Peace…

At the invitation of H.E. Bui Thanh Son, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, will participate…

As we celebrate International Mother Language Day, let us acknowledge the importance of preserving and passing down our indigenous languages for the benefit of future generations. How many indigenous languages do you…

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today received the Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair on Myanmar Tan Sri Othman Hashim at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. During their meeting, SG Dr….

The outgoing Permanent Representative of Lao PDR to ASEAN, H.E. Ambassador Bovonethat Douangchak, paid a farewell call on the Secretary-General of ASEAN, H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat…

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivered remarks at the Launch of the Australia-Southeast Asia Regional Development Partnership Plan (2024-2028) at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat today.  SG Dr. Kao highlighted the…

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today received the Permanent Representative of Viet Nam to ASEAN, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Ton Thi Ngoc Huong, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. Their discussion underscored…

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today received a courtesy call from Ambassador for the Promotion of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) and Special Assistant to the Foreign Minister of…

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today attended the Opening of the Japan-ASEAN Youth Summit 2025, held at the Mission of Japan to ASEAN, where he delivered a keynote speech highlighting…

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered pre-recorded remarks at the launching of the ASEAN-UK Symposium on the Development of the ASEAN Creative Economy (ACE) Sustainability Framework, being held in…

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this evening attended a working dinner hosted by Ambassador of Canada to ASEAN, H.E. Vicky Singmin, in Jakarta, Indonesia. They exchanged views on strengthening and…

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today received Francis Wong, Organising Chairman of the Australia-ASEAN Business Forum, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on strategies…

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with Chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) Associate Professor Simon Tay, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. They discussed the preparations…

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 of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with Admiral Stephen Koehler, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. The two sides exchanged views on the cooperation…