Secretary-General of ASEAN to participate in the 10th ASEAN Media Forum

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, will participate in the 10th ASEAN Media Forum (AMF), to be held in Manila, the Philippines, on 29-30 July 2026.

Marking a decade of fostering a regional dialogue, the AMF serves as a key platform connecting regional media leaders and chief editors with ASEAN policymakers. This year's edition will feature an interactive media interface session with SG Dr. Kao, as well as a special "Conversation with the Chair" session with the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines and Chair of ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) 2026, H.E. Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, focusing on the priorities of the Philippine ASEAN Chairship.

The AMF will also host panel discussions on critical regional topics, including maritime cooperation, economic integration, and the strategic narrative of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045. The AMF is supported by the German Federal Government through GIZ cooperation project.