Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today attended the Opening of the Japan-ASEAN Youth Summit 2025, held at the Mission of Japan to ASEAN, where he delivered a keynote speech highlighting the importance of harnessing the talent, innovation, and dynamism of the youth in addressing societal challenges, particularly in the areas of public health and environmental sustainability. Dr. Kao also encouraged the promotion of youth-led initiatives and closer collaboration to drive positive change and contribute to ASEAN community-building efforts.
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