Gala dinner hosted by the Philippines provided an opportunity for ministers and delegates to engage.
H.E. San Lwin, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC), attended the Gala Dinner of the 36th ASCC Council Meeting at the Museo del Galeón in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Hosted by the Philippines’ Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the dinner provided an opportunity for ASCC Council Ministers and delegates to foster relationships and engage in an informal setting.
The gala dinner was held in conjunction with the 36th Meeting of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Council, which brought together ministers and representatives responsible for socio-cultural affairs within ASEAN.
H.E. San Lwin attended the occasion in his capacity as Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for the ASCC. His participation reflected ASEAN Secretariat representation at the gathering, which provided an opportunity for interaction among representatives involved in the regional socio-cultural community.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development of the Philippines hosted the dinner at the Museo del Galeón, a venue located in Pasay City, within the Metro Manila area. The event provided a setting outside the formal council discussions for ministers and delegates to interact and maintain professional relationships.
The ASCC Council is one of the three pillars of the ASEAN Community, alongside the ASEAN Political-Security Community and the ASEAN Economic Community. It focuses on regional cooperation in areas relating to people’s well-being, social development and community engagement.
The gala dinner provided an opportunity for participating ministers and delegates to interact during the council meeting programme. Through the gathering, the Philippine host ministry facilitated an occasion for informal engagement among representatives attending the 36th ASCC Council Meeting.
H.E. San Lwin’s attendance highlighted the participation of the ASEAN Secretariat in the ASCC Council Meeting activities in the Philippines.
Source: ASEAN
