ASEAN Secretary-General's Visit To The UK Bolsters Bilateral Ties
By B2B Cambodia
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The Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, paid a working visit to the United Kingdom (UK) from November 1-3, 2023, to reaffirm the bilateral partnership which has grown since the UK first became an ASEAN Dialogue Partner in 2021.
H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn opening the trading day of the London Stock Exchange on November 3, 2023. / Credit: ASEAN Secretariat.
The Secretary-General’s visit underscored the shared commitment to the ASEAN-UK Plan of Action (2022-2026) and the broader ASEAN Community Vision, covering political-security, economic, and socio-cultural concerns.
According to a joint summary of the visit published on November 3, 2023, discussions focused on key areas of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific, namely connectivity, maritime cooperation, economic collaboration, and the universal pursuit of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, addressing critical matters such as education, health, and climate change.
H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn opening the trading day of the London Stock Exchange on November 3, 2023. / Credit: ASEAN Secretariat.
The Secretary-General’s visit underscored the shared commitment to the ASEAN-UK Plan of Action (2022-2026) and the broader ASEAN Community Vision, covering political-security, economic, and socio-cultural concerns.
According to a joint summary of the visit published on November 3, 2023, discussions focused on key areas of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific, namely connectivity, maritime cooperation, economic collaboration, and the universal pursuit of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, addressing critical matters such as education, health, and climate change.