ASEAN officials and experts convened in Jakarta to discuss the region’s long-term strategic outlook and the role of Dialogue Partners in advancing ASEAN’s goals.
Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs, H.E. Nararya S. Soeprapto, delivered congratulatory remarks on behalf of Secretary-General H.E. Dr Kao Kim Hourn at a Roundtable Discussion co-organised by the Mission of the Republic of Korea to ASEAN and the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Indonesia. The event took place in Jakarta and focused on ASEAN’s strategic direction toward 2045 and the contributions of Dialogue Partners.
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In his remarks, DSG Nara highlighted the key outcomes of the 46th and 47th ASEAN Summits, including the adoption of ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future, which sets out the region’s long-term vision for unity, resilience, and prosperity. He also underscored the significance of Timor-Leste’s admission as ASEAN’s 11th Member State, marking an important milestone in the bloc’s integration.
The discussion examined the evolving geopolitical landscape and the need for ASEAN to reinforce its centrality while enhancing cooperation with external partners. DSG Nara emphasised that ASEAN’s Dialogue Partners, including the Republic of Korea, played an essential role in supporting the implementation of ASEAN’s long-term aspirations.
He further noted that practical collaboration could be strengthened through initiatives under the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP), particularly in areas such as connectivity, maritime cooperation, sustainable development, and economic integration. These efforts would help reinforce ASEAN’s strategic relevance and stability in an increasingly complex regional environment.
Participants exchanged reflections on the Summits and discussed expectations for ASEAN’s upcoming 2026 Chairmanship. The Roundtable reaffirmed the shared commitment to deepening partnerships that advance ASEAN’s vision for a peaceful, stable, and future-ready region.
Source: The ASEAN Secretary
