Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today witnessed the official presentation of the ASEAN Prize 2024 to the ASEAN Youth Organization (AYO), a regional youth organisation based in Jakarta, Indonesia, at the Opening of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Vientiane, Lao PDR.

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone of Lao PDR officially conferred the ASEAN Prize trophy to Senjaya Mulia, Founder of AYO, in the presence of the ASEAN Leaders, members of the diplomatic corps and distinguished guests. The ASEAN Prize is bestowed upon AYO in recognition of its steadfast contributions to fostering cross-cultural collaboration among ASEAN youths and furthering regional community engagement towards the advancement of an inclusive and energetic ASEAN Community.

The ASEAN Prize is an annual regional premier award established to honour outstanding efforts and impactful contributions rendered by ASEAN’s individuals and organisations in advancing regional integration and in fostering ASEAN identity.