Discussions covered engineering cooperation, professional mobility, innovation and outcomes of CAFEO 44 in Bandung.
Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs H.E. Nararya S. Soeprapto met with a delegation of the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organisations (AFEO) at the ASEAN Headquarters and ASEAN Secretariat. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on the contribution of engineering professionals to regional development, ASEAN’s resilience and competitiveness, and the outcomes of the 44th Conference of AFEO (CAFEO 44), held from 20 to 22 October 2026 in Bandung, Indonesia.
The meeting focused on the role of engineering professionals in supporting ASEAN’s regional development priorities. Discussions highlighted the importance of engineering expertise in addressing regional needs and contributing to a resilient and competitive ASEAN Community.
During the meeting, the AFEO delegation shared its priorities and reported on the outcomes of CAFEO 44. The conference, held in Bandung, Indonesia, brought together the federation’s professional activities and discussions on engineering-related priorities. The exchange provided an opportunity for AFEO to brief the ASEAN Secretariat on the conference’s outcomes and consider areas of common interest.
Both sides discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation in engineering, professional mobility, science, technology and innovation, and capacity building. These areas were identified as relevant to ASEAN’s efforts to develop a resilient, innovative and people-centred ASEAN Community.
Professional mobility was among the topics discussed, alongside the contribution of engineering expertise to regional development. Science, technology and innovation were also highlighted as areas for further cooperation, while capacity building remained relevant to developing professional capabilities in support of ASEAN’s regional objectives.
The engagement reflected an exchange between the ASEAN Secretariat and AFEO on the role of engineering professionals in supporting regional priorities. The discussion also provided a platform to share perspectives on how engineering, technological advancement and professional development could contribute to ASEAN’s resilience and competitiveness.
The meeting concluded with a focus on potential areas of cooperation that align with ASEAN’s community-building efforts. The exchange on AFEO’s priorities and the outcomes of CAFEO 44 provided a basis for continued discussion on engineering and related professional sectors in support of a resilient, innovative and people-centred ASEAN Community.
Source: ASEAN
