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, delivered a video message ahead of C asean Consonant’s performance, themed ‘A Decade of Harmony: A Journey to World Expo 2025,’ which was held in Bangkok, Thailand. In his remarks, SG Dr. Kao commended the C asean Consonant for their unique ro
At this momentous event in Bangkok, Thailand, Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn commended the C asean Consonant for their unique role in fostering regional solidarity and cultural exchange.
He highlighted how the arts, as showcased in the concert ’A Decade of Harmony: A Journey to the World
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered pre-recorded keynote remarks at the ASEAN–India Forum 2025, held in Bangkok, Thailand. In his message, Dr. Kao reaffirmed ASEAN’s strong commitment to advancing the ASEAN–India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through tourism.
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered a pre-recorded video message at the Wrap-Up Workshop of the “Enhance Victim Assistance Programme in the ASEAN Member States”. This initiative is one of the ASEAN Regional Mine Center (ARMAC)’s projects, supported by the Government
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered Pre-Recorded Keynote Remarks at the 2025 Developing Northern Australia Conference which was held in Cairns, Australia. The event provided a platform to explore opportunities for enhanced cooperation between ASEAN and Northern Australia
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered Pre-Recorded Remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the 20th Asia Media Summit held in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Under the theme of “Celebrating Two Decades of Excellence and Beyond,” the summit gathers broadcasters, decision makers, media pr
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivered a video message at the ASEAN Training Market Conference, which was hosted by the Ministry of Human Resources and HRD Corporation of Malaysia, on 15 July 2025. In his pre-recorded opening remarks, SG Dr. Kao underscored the urgency of transform
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivered a video message at the Launch of the ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership Programme, held on 4 July 2025 at the sideline of the 19th ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting on Health Development (SOMHD) in Selangor, Malaysia. In his remarks, Dr
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivered a video message at the Launch of the ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership Programme, held on 4 July 2025 at the sideline of the 19th ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting on Health Development (SOMHD) in Selangor, Malaysia. In his remarks, Dr.
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered a pre-recorded message at the ASEAN–India Cruise Dialogue 2025 which convened in Mahabalipuram, Chennai, India. Bringing together policymakers, port authorities, and tourism leaders, the event explores how cruise tourism can boost conn
