Jakarta, July 29 -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim paid a visit to the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta on July 29.

He was welcomed by ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, the Secretariat's leadership, and Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives of ASEAN member states.

In his welcome remarks, Secretary-General Kao highlighted that this was the first official visit by the Prime Minister of the country holding the ASEAN Chairmanship.

This marks the fifth time Malaysia has assumed the role, demonstrating its steadfast commitment to ASEAN's common agenda. From being a founding member in 1967 to hosting key summits and supporting ASEAN's community-building, including its past enlargement, as well as advancing external partnershi...