Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, participated in the Special ASEAN Economic Ministers – Closer Economic Relations (Special AEM-CER) Consultation, held via videoconference, on 20 May 2025.
The Meeting exchanged views on the recent global economic developments and reaffirmed commitment to upholding rules-based multilateral trading system as a cornerstone for addressing emerging trade-related challenges concerns. The Meeting welcomed the entry into force of the Second Protocol to Amend the Agreement Establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA), reflecting the collective resolve of ASEAN, Australia, and New Zealand to navigate current regional and global economic challenge.
Download the full statement of the Special AEM-Closer Economic Relations (CER) Consultation here.
