Jakarta, Nov. 15 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today participated in the Plenary Session of the 49

th

ASEAN Summit, held in Manila, the Philippines. During the session, Dr. Kao briefed the ASEAN Leaders on the progress of ASEAN Community-building and highlighted key deliverables under the Philippines' Chairship in 2026.

The ASEAN Leaders also exchanged views on geopolitical developments and ASEAN's future direction and priorities as ASEAN prepares to commemorate its 60

th

anniversary next year.

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