Hanoi, June 10 -- Phan expressed thanks to the ASEAN Secretary-General for having participated in and delivered remarks at the three editions of the ASEAN Future Forum, reflecting his interest and special support for the forum.

Phan also acknowledged Kao's contributions to ASEAN's common works as well as his support for the ASEAN Member States.

He underscored the importance of effective implementation of the ASEAN Vision 2045 and related work plans amid current challenging regional and global context.

ASEAN needs to constantly improve its resilience and strategic autonomy, with an immediate focus on fruitful realization of the commitments in the ASEAN Leaders' Statement on the response to the Middle East Crisis adopted at the 48th ASEA...