WE, the Heads of Civil Service of Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (hereinafter referred to as “ASEAN”), on the occasion of the ASEAN Conference on Future-Ready Public Service held on 7 October 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;

RECALLING the purposes and principles of ASEAN as enshrined in the ASEAN Charter, particularly to strengthen good governance, to promote and protect human rights, and enhance regional resilience through regional cooperation;

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