Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, on 10 July 2026, participated and delivered the Congratulatory Remarks during the Awarding Ceremony of the 2nd ASEAN-India Women Scientists Conclave, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, under the theme “Building Inclusive STI Communities.” Funded by the ASEAN-India Science and Technology Development Fund (AISTDF) and hosted by the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) of Cambodia, in collaboration with the ASEAN Secretariat and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) of India, the three-day event brought together women scientists, researchers, innovators, and policymakers from across ASEAN and India. Building on the success of the inaugural conclave held in Singapore in 2024, this year’s gathering strengthened regional cooperation in science, technology, and innovation, advancing the shared mission of driving inclusive STI growth that benefits both regions.
Download SG’s full remarks here.
