ASEAN

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• ASEAN Secretariat org

Recent statements

• Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Political-Security Community Welcomes Visit from the United States National Defense University Capstone Fellows 2026-11-06

  The ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General for the Political-Security Community welcomed a delegation of United States National Defense University Capstone Fellows to the ASEAN Secretariat; the meeting discussed recent developments in ASEAN and the ASEAN defence sector.

• Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers pre-recorded message at the 11th ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs Carnival 2026-11-06

  ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn delivered a pre-recorded message of support at the 11th ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs Carnival in Manila, encouraging cross-border collaboration and MSME support.

• Secretary-General of ASEAN Meets with Ambassador of the Russian Federation to ASEAN over Working Dinner 2026-11-05 · event: ASEAN Secretary-General and Russian Ambassador working dinner, 5 Nov 2026

  ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn attended a working dinner hosted by the Russian Ambassador to ASEAN to review his October visit to Russia and follow-up on ASEAN-Russia cooperation.

• Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Political-Security Community Receives Courtesy Call from the Ambassador of the European Union to ASEAN 2026-11-05

  The ASEAN Secretariat reports a courtesy call by the EU Ambassador to ASEAN on the Deputy Secretary-General for the Political-Security Community, during which both sides exchanged views on strengthening cooperation under the ASEAN-EU Dialogue Strategic Partnership.

• Secretary-General of ASEAN delivered pre-recorded remarks at the 2nd ASEAN–Korea Roundtable on Tourism 2026 2026-11-05 · event: 2nd ASEAN-Korea Roundtable on Tourism, Jakarta, Nov 2026

  ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn delivered pre-recorded remarks at the 2nd ASEAN–Korea Roundtable on Tourism 2026 in Jakarta, highlighting ASEAN tourism efforts and calling for stronger tourism cooperation with the Republic of Korea.

• ASEAN, United States unveil official 50th anniversary logo of cooperation, launch countdown to 2027 Milestone 2026-11-04 · event: Unveiling of U.S.-ASEAN 50th anniversary logo, 4 Nov 2026

  The ASEAN Secretariat reports the joint unveiling in Jakarta of an official logo for the 50th anniversary of U.S.-ASEAN dialogue relations, marking the start of a countdown to 2027. Speakers describe the partnership in terms of shared history, trust and future cooperation.

• Secretary-General of ASEAN grants interview to China Media Group 2026-11-04 · event: ASEAN Secretary-General interview with China Media Group, 4 Nov 2026

  The ASEAN Secretary-General, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, speaking to China Media Group, describes the ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the ACFTA 3.0 Upgrade Protocol as supporting regional stability, economic growth and ASEAN Community Vision 2045 goals.

• Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers pre-recorded remarks at the 12th ASEAN Plus Three Media Cooperation Forum 2026-11-04 · event: 12th ASEAN Plus Three Media Cooperation Forum, 4 Nov 2026

  ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn gave pre-recorded remarks at the 12th ASEAN Plus Three Media Cooperation Forum in Fuzhou, China, on media cooperation, accurate reporting and responsible media practices in the age of artificial intelligence.

• Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers pre-recorded remarks at the 2026 Media Cooperation Forum on the Belt and Road 2026-11-04 · event: ASEAN Media Cooperation Forum on the Belt and Road, 2026

  ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn gave pre-recorded remarks at a 2026 media cooperation forum on the Belt and Road in Fuzhou, China, on the role of media, AI and cooperation with journalists.

• Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers a pre-recorded video message at the 2026 ASEAN ICT Forum on Child Online Protection 2026-11-04 · event: ASEAN ICT Forum on Child Online Protection, Manila, 4-5 Nov 2026

  ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn delivered a pre-recorded video message at the 2026 ASEAN ICT Forum on Child Online Protection in Manila, calling for child protection online and commending the launch of a new regional action plan.