Asean News

1. Secretary-General of ASEAN to participate in the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan

   At the invitation of the Honourable Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof, the Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, as the Country Coordinator for ASEAN-EU Dialogue Relations, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, will lead the ASEAN Secretariat’s delegation to participate in the 2

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2. ASEAN Chair’s Statement on the Release of Prisoners in Myanmar

   We welcome the announcement of the release of more than 4,000 prisoners on 17 April 2026, in conjunction with Myanmar’s New Year.In particular, we welcome the release of U Win Myint, viewing this as a positive step towards inclusive national dialogue among all parties in Myanmar.In this regard, w

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3. Secretary-General of ASEAN Hosts One-on-One Luncheon in Appreciation of the Permanent Representative of Malaysia to ASEAN

   Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today hosted a one-on-one luncheon in honour of H.E. Ambassador Sarah Al Bakri Devadason, Permanent Representative of Malaysia to ASEAN, and expressed appreciation for Malaysia’s stewardship of ASEAN in 2025, including its leadership o

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4. Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with President of Canada-ASEAN Business Council

   Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, today met with Mr. Wayne Farmer, President of the Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC), at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat, to discuss how Canadian private sectors can support ASEAN’s priorities under the Philippines’ C

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5. Secretary-General of ASEAN Attends Reception in Honor of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines

   Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today attended a reception hosted by the Permanent Mission of the Philippines to ASEAN on the occasion of the visit of H.E. Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines and Chair of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM)

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