{"id":22558,"date":"2026-07-02T04:26:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T04:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaokimhourn.com\/eng\/?p=22558"},"modified":"2026-07-03T01:29:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T01:29:08","slug":"jul-2-2026-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaokimhourn.com\/eng\/?p=22558","title":{"rendered":"Jul 2, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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 \u201cPower of ASEAN Conviction\u201d in navigating an increasingly complex regional and global landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Kao underscored ASEAN\u2019s enduring commitment to advancing peace, prosperity, a sustainable planet, people-centred development, meaningful partnerships, as well as future potentials and possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Kao reaffirmed the importance of ASEAN centrality, unity, inclusivity, and collective action in shaping a stable, resilient and prosperous region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also commended the ASEAN-Institutes of Strategic and International Studies (ASEAN-ISIS) network for its longstanding contribution to strategic dialogue and regional cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full remarks https:\/\/asean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Closing-Address-of-SG-Dr-Kao_-39th-Asia-Pacific-Roundtable-As-Delivered.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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