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Barnama
25-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
ASEAN Community Vision 2045 Charts Path For Resilience, Inclusivity -- Sec-Gen
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Community Vision (ACV) 2045, set to be adopted by regional leaders tomorrow, will serve as a bold yet pragmatic 20-year strategic roadmap to guide the region's development amid global uncertainties, said ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn. According to him, the new vision reflects ASEAN's commitment to long-term resilience, inclusivity, and continued cooperation with external partners. 'Ten years ago, under Malaysia's leadership, ASEAN leaders adopted the ASEAN Community Vision 2025. This year marks its 10th anniversary, and now, leaders are embarking on a 20-year vision.. doubling the timeframe and ambition,' he said during a pooled media interview here today. Kao said the ACV 2045 is underpinned by four strategic plans covering the Political-Security Community, Economic Community, Socio-Cultural Community, and ASEAN Connectivity. 'It is not just a vision on paper. These four strategic plans are designed to guide ASEAN on how to prioritise its work while upholding unity, solidarity, and ASEAN centrality,' he said, adding that the roadmap also recognises the need to work closely with external partners, including dialogue, sectoral, and global partners. Kao said the ACV 2045—or the Vision—takes into account both the challenges and opportunities presented by global megatrends and aims to provide a realistic and strategic response over the next two decades. 'This document is forward-looking and strategic, acknowledging the shifts in geopolitics, digitalisation, demographic change, climate risks, and other pressing issues. It provides clarity on how ASEAN should navigate its future,' he emphasised. On ASEAN's increasing engagement with the the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and China, particularly through the upcoming ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, Kao said the trilateral framework opens the door for greater synergy and new opportunities for economic cooperation. 'Each region has its own strengths. ASEAN has always sought to consolidate existing partnerships while also identifying new areas where it can capitalise on shared interests,' he said.
Barnama
25-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Malaysia's Chairmanship Drives ASEAN's Leap Into The Digital Future
REGION - CENTRAL > NEWS Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) today. KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is set to fully embrace the advances in science, technology and innovation, especially breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing, as the grouping takes a bold step into the future under Malaysia's Chairmanship. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan outlined this focus during his opening remarks at the 36th ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) Meeting here today, ahead of the 46th ASEAN Summit. He said these rapid digital advancements hold the key to faster economic growth, societal progress and greater security across Southeast Asia. 'These advances in technology would assist us in our journey, as long as we advance together as one. 'Above all, we must ensure that no one is left behind, as we prepare our region to meet future challenges with resilience and foresight,' said the Malaysian chair. Mohamad stressed that ASEAN's ability to remain connected and resilient will be crucial to maintaining its competitiveness and relevance. He said the bloc's track record proves that when member states unite with determination, great opportunities are created for its people. 'ASEAN must continue its rally, with purpose and in unity, to emerge stronger in the face of a turbulent world, characterised by fragmentation and uncertainty,' he added. Earlier, Mohamad described the meeting as a timely opportunity to reflect on ASEAN's progress across its three pillars, namely the Political-Security Community (APSC), Economic Community (AEC) and Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC).
