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SecGen of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn discussed ASEAN-UK Economic Integration Programme with Minister of State for Department of Business & Trade of UK Nigel Huddleston MP. They explored ways to strengthen economic cooperation in digital transformation, green transition, among others.

Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn met with the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom The Rt Hon Oliver Dowden CBE MP to discuss the depth and breadth of ASEAN-UK partnership and explored new opportunities for future cooperation.

Sec-Gen of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn delivered a lecture on ‘The Future of ASEAN: Challenges & Opportunities Beyond 2025’ at the Divinity School, University of Oxford. Dr Kao also became an Honourable Member of the International Advisory Board of the Institute of ASEAN Studies.

Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn attended a formal dinner at the Convocation House hosted by Professor Paul Chaisty, Head of Oxford School of Global and Area Studies. The University of Oxford briefed Dr Kao on their plans to establish an Institute of ASEAN Studies.

Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn met the Minister of State for Indo-Pacific of UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP over breakfast today. They discussed and explored ways on enhancing ASEAN-UK collaboration on maritime issues.

On his visit to the Battersea Power Station, SecGen of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn was briefed on the innovative & modern infrastructure project, a result from collaboration with external partners. He also shared best practices on ways to enhance ASEAN-UK cooperation on connectivity

Today, Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn discussed potential cooperation on smart cities and sustainable urbanisation with Lord Mayor of the City of London The Rt Hon. The Lord Mayor Nicholas Stephen Leland Lyons (Alderman).

SecGen of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn joined a working lunch hosted by The Rt Hon. Lord Vaizey of Didcot, Member of the House of Lords today. Together with members of @UKASEAN Business Council, they exchanged views and explored future opportunities for ASEAN and UK businesses.

Deputy SecGen of ASEAN Satvinder Singh received a courtesy call by Chair of APEC Business Advisory Council Indonesia Anindya Bakrie at the ASEAN Secretariat today. They discussed potential collaboration to promote ASEAN initiatives to APEC BAC members in the region.

It’s never too often to be invited to stunning #LancasterHouse. Delighted to be at Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron’s Christmas reception. Great to catch up with old friends and colleagues and to make new ones too. @UKASEAN Lord Ed Vaizey Allen Lai Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Today, SecGen Dr Kao Kim Hourn delivered remarks at the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation. ASEAN and Japan leaders affirmed their commitment to strengthen the newly launched ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Good morning from #NaturallyBrunei.

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Love Brunei sunsets, even more spectacular up high RoyalBruneiAirlines #NaturallyBrunei

Looking forward to an exciting year ahead under Laos’ Chairmanship @UKASEAN ASEAN-BAC

A good read and important for business to get behind. How can businesses in Brunei adopt some of these recommendations? Australia in Brunei Darussalam Tiffany McDonald UK in Brunei🇬🇧🇧🇳

Learnt a huge amount from this. Many thanks again Eugene Wong, Charis Yeap and the UK businesses that took part for a really interesting conversation on #sustainablefinance.

Really enjoyed speaking at this morning’s event. Another crucial policy development in the fast moving relationship between 🇬🇧 and #ASEAN. Delighted that @UKASEAN partners & contacts are contributing in such a positive way. Lord Ed Vaizey Sarah Tiffin Martin Kent Allen Lai

This was excellent, and being Bruneian great to see DEFA came out of the Bandar Seri Begawan Roadmap on ASEAN’s Digital Agenda when Brunei Chaired ASEAN in 2021: asean.org/wp-content/upl… #UKASEAN

Exciting times for #UKASEAN ties! Ambassador Sarah Tiffin travelled back to 🇬🇧 to join our Director General Owen Jenkins, ASEAN Secretariat & member states for the 3rd ASEAN-UK SOM. Insightful discussions on enhancing the relationship & mutual prosperity. #ThrivingPartnership