The ASEAN Secretariat Staff Welfare Committee 2025 organised the ASEAN Secretariat Gala Dinner 2025, held on 9 December 2025, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat, as part of the ASEC Staff Outing 2025. The event was presided over by Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, and attended by Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Community and Corporate Affairs (CCA) Nararya S. Soeprapto, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) San Lwin, together with other staff members of the ASEAN Secretariat. Guided by the theme “Nature Unites Us: Celebrating Diversity, Cultivating Harmony,” the gala dinner served as an opportunity for colleagues to reconnect, appreciate shared achievements, and strengthen camaraderie within the organisation. In his remarks, Dr. Kao conveyed his appreciation to the Staff Welfare Committee 2025 and the organising committees for their dedication in ensuring the successful implementation of the Staff Outing and the Gala Dinner. He further encouraged the Staff Welfare Committee to continue fostering a positive organisational culture through meaningful activities that promote unity, engagement, and teamwork among ASEAN Secretariat staff members.

Download SG’s full remarks here.