Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today attended the Amity Circle Retreat III, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In line with the focus of the retreat, Dr. Kao shared his views on the current geopolitical situation, particularly those that affect ASEAN, and potential risks that the region might address in the future. Emphasising the need to strengthen resilience and promote strategic stability in the region, Dr. Kao highlighted the importance of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, which will be adopted by ASEAN Leaders in May 2025, as well as the ongoing efforts on ASEAN key initiatives, such as the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP), the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and negotiations on the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA).
