07/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/22/2026 23:09
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today participated in the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila, the Philippines, joining Foreign Ministers and representatives of the ARF Participants. The Meeting discussed efforts to further strengthen the Forum and exchanged views on regional and international developments. The Meeting reaffirmed the support of ARF Participants for ASEAN Centrality, and their commitment to ensuring that the ARF remains a relevant, inclusive and responsive platform for dialogue and cooperation on political and security issues.