Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today participated in the 21st ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation (AMMSTI-21) in Jakarta, Indonesia. The meeting adopted the ASEAN Plan of Action on STI (APASTI) 2026–2035, marking a milestone in building a collective and inclusive innovation ecosystem for the region. Themed “Empowering ASEAN’s STI Ecosystem: National Commitments for Regional Impact,” Ministers shared concrete actions to turn APASTI into reality, from aligning national priorities to strengthening regional coordination. SG Dr. Kao called for a stronger secretariat support and robust monitoring of APASTI, greater synergy across ASEAN sectors to avoid duplication, and ministerial dialogues with key partners to secure strategic STI cooperation, among others.
Downoad the full Joint Media Statement of the 21st ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation (AMMSTI-21) here.
