ASEAN organs always strive to achieve ASEAN’s goals and objectives, the Secretary-General of ASEAN and the ASEAN Secretariat shall be functioned as coordinating Secretariat to help facilitate effective decision-making withing and amongst ASEAN bodies. In addition, each Member State shall appoint a Permanent Representative to liaise with Secretary-General of ASEAN and the ASEAN Secretariat
ASEAN shall develop friendly relations and mutually beneficial dialogues, cooperation and partnerships with countries and sub-regional, regional and international organisations and institutions. This includes external partners, ASEAN entities, human rights bodies, non-ASEAN Member States Ambassadors to ASEAN, ASEAN committees in third countries and international organisations, as well as international / regional organisations.
The rodmap for an ASEAN Community (2009-2015) was declared by the leaders in 2009. The ASEAN Community, anchored on three community pillars: Political-Security Community, Economic Community, Socio-Cultural Community was launched in 2015. The ASEAN 2025: Forging Ahead Together was introduced in 2015 as a Post-2015 Vision. It comprises the ASEAN Community Vision 2025, the ASEAN Political-Security Community Blueprint 2025, the ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint 2025 and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Blueprint 2025
ASEAN organs always strive to achieve ASEAN’s goals and objectives, the Secretary-General of ASEAN and the ASEAN Secretariat shall be functioned as coordinating Secretariat to help facilitate effective decision-making withing and amongst ASEAN bodies. In addition, each Member State shall appoint a Permanent Representative to liaise with Secretary-General of ASEAN and the ASEAN Secretariat
ASEAN shall develop friendly relations and mutually beneficial dialogues, cooperation and partnerships with countries and sub-regional, regional and international organisations and institutions. This includes external partners, ASEAN entities, human rights bodies, non-ASEAN Member States Ambassadors to ASEAN, ASEAN committees in third countries and international organisations, as well as international / regional organisations.
The rodmap for an ASEAN Community (2009-2015) was declared by the leaders in 2009. The ASEAN Community, anchored on three community pillars: Political-Security Community, Economic Community, Socio-Cultural Community was launched in 2015. The ASEAN 2025: Forging Ahead Together was introduced in 2015 as a Post-2015 Vision. It comprises the ASEAN Community Vision 2025, the ASEAN Political-Security Community Blueprint 2025, the ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint 2025 and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Blueprint 2025
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Professor Tetsuya Watanabe, on the margins of the 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Both sides
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today participated in the 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The Meeting demonstrated the region’s commitment to expedite and complete the works under the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2025 including Ma
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today held a pull-aside meeting with H.E. Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque, Secretary of Trade and Industry of the Republic of the Philippines. They discussed preparations for the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026, including the potential key initia
JAKARTA, 23 September 2025 – The ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information (ASEAN-COCI) will mark a significant milestone with its 60th Meeting in 2025. To commemorate this landmark occasion, a series of Jubilee celebrations will be implemented to enhance awareness and celebrate the enduring
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today participated in the AEM-ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC) Consultation, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The Meeting discussed the progress of ASEAN-BAC’s legacy projects and recommendations to support the realisation of the ASEAN Ec
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today witnessed the commencement of signing of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Competition (AFAC) on the sidelines of the 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM) and Related Meetings, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
This agreement reflects AS
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today participated in the 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) – 28th ASEAN Investment Area (AIA) Council Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The Meeting discussed the latest development of investment and investment policies in the region
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn participated in the 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) – 39th ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) Council Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The Meeting welcomed the conclusion of the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) Upgrade negotiations
PUTRAJAYA, 23 September 2025 – How can ASEAN’s human rights mechanisms be made more effective? This was the primary question in the 70-strong consultation hosted by the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) from September 22 to 23 in Putrajaya, Malaysia.
“While AIC
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivered pre-recorded Opening Remarks at the 22nd Southeast Asia Red Cross Red Crescent Leaders Meeting, which featured a session on the Progress on implementation of the IFRC-ASEAN MoU and Strategic Engagement with the ASEAN Secretariat and the AHA
