Today, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, attended a reception hosted by Ambassador of China to ASEAN, Hou Yanqi, in celebration of the ASEAN-China Year of People-to-People Exchanges as well as in welcoming the Lunar New Year. During his remarks, SG Dr. Kao congratulated China for the successful Launching Ceremony of the ASEAN-China Year of People-to-People Exchanges on 2 February 2024 in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China. SG Dr. Kao highlighted the importance of the designation of 2024 as the ASEAN-China Year of People-to-People Exchanges as a great momentum to enhance cooperation and promote interaction, mutual understanding and friendship among the peoples of ASEAN and China, which will contribute to the advancement of the ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
