Commerce Minister Optimistic about New ASEAN Secretary-General’s Mission

Cambodian Commerce Minister has expressed his conviction that H.E. Kao Kim Hourn will bring about new achievements to ASEAN during his five-year tenure (2023-2027) as the newly appointed Secretary-General of ASEAN

In a courtesy meeting with H.E. Kao Kim Hourn at the ministry office in Phnom Penh yesterday before his departure for his mission in Jakarta, Indonesia, H.E. Minister strongly hoped that the new ASEAN secretary-general will attain more new achievements for the ASEAN’s three pillars toward building an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable ASEAN Community which is currently facing the COVID-19 crisis and global geopolitical competition. 
H.E. Pan Sorasak also assured the new ASEAN secretary-general of his support and close cooperation for the success of his mission for the common interest of ASEAN, particularly Cambodia and the whole Cambodian people. 
For his part, H.E. Kao Kim Hourn thanked the minister for the good recommendations, and was committed to fulfilling his task with the best of his ability for the benefits of the region and Cambodia. 

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press