The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of ASEAN: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam joined ASEAN on 7 January 1984, followed by Viet Nam on 28 July 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, Cambodia on 30 April 1999, and Timor-Leste on 26 October 2025 making up what is today the eleven Member States of ASEAN.
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
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of ASEAN: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam joined ASEAN on 7 January 1984, followed by Viet Nam on 28 July 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, Cambodia on 30 April 1999, and Timor-Leste on 26 October 2025 making up what is today the eleven Member States of ASEAN.
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 participated in the Trilateral Meeting between ASEAN Chair, the Philippines, the Kingdom of Norway and the ASEAN Secretariat, in Manila, the Philippines. Chaired by Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, H.E. Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, the t
A Trilateral Meeting between the Philippines, as the ASEAN Chair, Switzerland, and the ASEAN Secretariat was convened today in Manila, the Philippines. The Meeting was chaired by Undersecretary for Policy and Philippine ASEAN SOM Leader, Leo M. Herrera-Lim, and was attended by State Secretar
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today held a bilateral meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on the sidelines of the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings in Manila
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, held a bilateral meeting with the Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, on the sidelines of the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings in Manila, the Philippines, today. Both sides reaffir
Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today participated in the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with the European Union (EU), in Manila, the Philippines. The Meeting noted the progress made in the implementation of the ASEAN-EU Plan of Action (2023–2027) and discussed ways to further st
The ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference (PMC) with New Zealand was convened in Manila today. The Meeting was attended by the ASEAN Foreign Ministers or their representatives, Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, Winston Peters, and representative from the ASEAN Secretariat.
The Meeting
Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today participated in the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with Australia, in Manila, the Philippines. The Meeting reviewed the progress of ASEAN-Australia cooperation and discussed its future direction, particularly in light of the 5th anniversary of
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today held a bilateral meeting with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, H.E. Berris Ekinci, on the sidelines of the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings in Manila, the Philippines. They di
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, on 22 July 2026, delivered pre-recorded remarks at the 2nd Plenary Session of the 17th AIPA Caucus, held under the theme “Strengthening ASEAN Centrality in Navigating Complex Global Challenges.”
In his remark
The ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with the Republic of Korea (ROK) was held in Manila, Philippines, today. The Meeting welcomed the progress achieved in ASEAN-ROK cooperation and discussed ways to further enhance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The Ministers also exchanged views on reg
