Brasilia (GNP): ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn highlighted ASEAN’s achievements, future priorities and growing engagement with Brazil during a dinner reception marking the 59th ASEAN Day in Brasília.
The reception was held as part of Dr. Kao Kim Hourn’s working visit to Brazil and was hosted by Ambassador of Indonesia to Brazil and Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Brasília (ACB), Andhika Chrisnayudhanto.
In his remarks, Dr. Kao highlighted ASEAN’s progress and outlined the organisation’s future priorities under ASEAN 2045, our Shared Future, the long-term vision aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and building a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable ASEAN community.
The ASEAN Secretary-General also reaffirmed the importance of the growing ASEAN-Brazil partnership, noting the opportunities for stronger cooperation and engagement between Southeast Asia and Brazil.
He underscored the important role of the ASEAN Committee in Brasília in promoting ASEAN’s profile and visibility in Brazil.
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The committee also contributes to strengthening ASEAN’s outreach and engagement with Brazilian partners and institutions.
The celebration of the 59th ASEAN Day provided an opportunity to reflect on ASEAN’s achievements while looking ahead to the organisation’s future priorities.
It also highlighted the increasing importance of ASEAN’s engagement beyond its immediate region and its efforts to develop stronger relationships with partners around the world.
The reception brought together representatives and partners to commemorate ASEAN Day and highlight the organisation’s shared values, achievements and vision for the future.
Dr. Kao’s remarks reaffirmed ASEAN’s commitment to expanding international partnerships and strengthening engagement with Brazil.
The growing relationship provides opportunities for greater cooperation and dialogue between ASEAN member states and Brazil across areas of mutual interest.
The ASEAN Committee in Brasília continues to play an important role in facilitating ASEAN’s diplomatic outreach in Brazil and raising awareness of ASEAN’s contributions and priorities.
The 59th ASEAN Day celebration therefore served not only as a commemoration of ASEAN’s continued journey but also as an occasion to reinforce the organisation’s commitment to partnership, cooperation and a shared future.
