Jakarta, June 23 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Aus4ASEAN Alumni Dialogue, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ ASEAN Secretariat. Held in commemoration of the fifth anniversary of the ASEAN-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), the Dialogue brought together some 80 Aus4ASEAN and ASEAN-Australia Centre alumni from across the ASEAN Member States and Australia. The event highlighted the enduring value of ASEAN-Australia educational partnerships in developing future leaders, strengthening regional networks, and fostering collaboration to address shared challenges and opportunities.

In his remarks, SG Dr. Kao underscored the important role of alumni in advanc...