In his capacity as Chair of the ASEAN Prize Judging Committee, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, hosted a working lunch with the former Secretaries-General of ASEAN. Dr. Kao underscored the significant roles and steadfast dedication that the former ASEAN Secretaries-General hold in continuing to support regional development through their leadership legacies, institutional knowledge, and ongoing contributions to ASEAN community building. Alongside honouring their contributions in various regional engagements, Dr. Kao highlighted their pivotal roles in guiding the selection of ASEAN’s regional premier award, which continues to catalyse advancing regional integration that promotes excellence, fosters cooperation, and sustains a shared identity across ASEAN Member States.