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
1. The ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF) convened their Forty-Seventh Meeting on 1 October 2025, in Pasay City, Philippines, under the Chairmanship of the Philippines. The Meeting reaffirmed ASEAN’s strong commitment to advancing cooperation in the food, agriculture, and forestry
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered the opening keynote address at the ASEAN-New Zealand 50th Anniversary (ANZ@50) Dialogue, which was held at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. Speaking to a variety of audience including government officials and members of the thi
Jakarta, 30 September 2025 – Ambassador Evangeline T. Ong Jimenez-Ducrocq presented her Letter of Credence to the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat today, formally commencing her tenure as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this morning had a Breakfast Meeting hosted by Ambassador of Australia to ASEAN, H.E. Tiffany McDonald, in Jakarta. Both sides took the opportunity to exchange views on ASEAN-Australia cooperation, including ways to advance the ASEAN-Australia Comprehe
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today participated in the ASEAN Tourism Ministers’ Retreat in Melaka, Malaysia. Dr. Kao shared his views on how ASEAN and Dialogue Partners could strengthen cooperation to effectively drive sustainability and improve connectivity to boost two-way tra
Deputy Secretary‑General of ASEAN, H.E. Nararya Soeprapto, delivered the keynote remarks at the International Day for Universal Access to Information on 29–30 September 2025 in Manila, Philippines. In his remarks, he underscored access to reliable environmental data empowers communities to make
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this morning delivered Opening Remarks at the ASEAN Tourism Ministers’ Retreat in Melaka, Malaysia. In his Remarks, Dr. Kao underscored the region’s priorities of sustainability, inclusivity, and resilience, while highlighting the transformative ro
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with H.E. Verna Buensuceso, Undersecretary of the Department of Tourism of the Philippines, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Tourism Ministers’ Retreat, in Melaka, Malaysia. They exchanged views on the overall implementation of ASEAN’s touri
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this morning delivered a Special Address at the World Tourism Conference 2025 in Melaka, Malaysia. In his Address, Dr. Kao underscored the importance of tourism as a driver of sustainable development, regional collaboration, and innovation, emphasizing
This evening, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, joined the ASEAN Tourism Ministers and other Guest of Honors in attending the Visit Malaysia 2026 Dinner, co-hosted by Tourism Malaysia and the State of Melaka. The event showcased Malaysia’s distinctive culture and cuisine. The event w
