Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this evening met with the ASEAN Committee in Wellington during his Working Visit to New Zealand. The Ambassador of Timor-Leste to New Zealand also attended as an observer. SG Dr. Kao thanked the Committee for its role and contribution towards raising the profile and visibility of ASEAN in New Zealand and enhancing ASEAN-New Zealand relations, and shared thoughts on ways to further strengthen ASEAN-New Zealand partnership. SG Dr. Kao encouraged the Committee to continue playing an active role to this end, in light of the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-New Zealand Dialogue Relations this year.