JAKARTA, Aug 8 (TNA) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo, ASEAN Secretary-General Lim Jock Hoi and ASEAN’s foreign ministers and international diplomats have celebrated the 52nd anniversary of the establishment of the bloc in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta.
In his speech to mark the celebration, Indonesian president reiterated the importance of cooperation among ASEAN’s members, contributing to strong ASEAN grouping.
It is necessary to continue cooperation for the benefits of the region and the people as ASEAN members adopted the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific at the ASEAN Summit in Bangkok in late June, he said.
However, in the new era, challenges and problems lie ahead and the key to overcome those challenges are unity as well as fast and effective work.
Meanwhile, Lim Jock Hoi said ASEAN has come so far from the start and reliable partnership will foster prosperity in the region. (TNA)
