Outcomes of 44th, 45th ASEAN Summits, related Summits announced
The ASEAN Secretariat held a press conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 15 to announce the results of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Vientiane, Laos.
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn (Photo: asean.org)
Jakarta (VNA) – The ASEAN Secretariat held a press conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 15 to announce the results of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Vientiane, Laos.
Highlighting the key outcomes of the events to the diplomatic corps in Jakarta and the media, ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn said the summits, themed “ASEAN: Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience”, featured 16 meetings during which member states discussed and reached consensus on major issues like cooperation in the areas of economy, security and politics as well environmental issues and sustainable development.
They concurred to foster economic development and improve the competitive edge of the member states, he said, highlighting parties committed to maintaining peace and stability in the region while enhancing collaboration in security and politics.
More than 90 documents were adopted at the summits, paving the way for the nations to agree on coordination and connectivity measures that helps ASEAN further develop towards a strong, innovative, flexible and people-centred bloc.
The ASEAN Chairmanship 2025 was handed over to Malaysia, he added.
At the෴ press conference, the ASEAN chief also responded to participants’ questions on AI, green economy and women’s representation at meetings, among others./.
Leaders of ASEAN and China reviewed and determined the direction for implementing the ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to enhance connectivity and self-resilience, for the mutual interests of the ASEAN Community and China at their 27th summit held on October 10 in Vientiane, Laos.
Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries and partners on October 11 attended the closing ceremony of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related meetings in Vientiane, and the handover of the ASEAN Chairmanship from Laos to Malaysia.
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