Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, on 25 June 2026, delivered remarks at the Gala Dinner of the 22nd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation (AMMSTI-22), hosted by H.E. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thongsalith Mangnormek, Chair of AMMSTI 2026, in Vientiane, Lao PDR.In his remarks, Dr. Kao extended his sincere appreciation to the Government of the Lao PDR, particularly the Ministry of Education and Sports, for the warm hospitality and excellent arrangements made for the AMMSTI-22. Amid global uncertainties and rapid technological changes, science, technology, and innovation are among our strongest tools for safeguarding ASEAN’s future.
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