Phnom Penh (FN), Nov. 11 – Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen and the rotating chair of ASEAN in 2022 said that this year is a remarkable year for ASEAN, as we celebrated 55 years of progress and development achieved since the establishment of association.

The premier spoke at the opening ceremony of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits, held on Friday morning (Nov 11) in Phnom Penh.

“In celebration of this historical milestone, we will issue the ASEAN Leaders’ Statement on the 55th Anniversary of ASEAN, which is complimented by two others - the ASEAN Leaders’ Vision Statement on ASEAN A.C.T: Addressing Challenges Together and the ASEAN Leaders’ Statement on ASEAN Connectivity Post-2025 Agenda to be adopted later today,” the premier underscored.

“These policy guides affirm our resolve to building the future of ASEAN as a Community that is united, inclusive, resilient and rules-based; a Community abounds with opportunities, where all people enjoy seamless connectivity, equitable economic development, healthy environment and equal social protection; a Community that remains central to the evolving regional architecture, forging external partnerships based on mutual trust and respect for regional and global peace, security and sustainable growth,” the premier continued.

There is a saying that disasters and crisis can bring out the best in people. In this connection, Samdech believe that all of us, gathering here today, share a sense of urgency to work together in addressing the above common challenges. Samdech also believe you would agree that this year’s theme “ASEAN A.C.T.: Addressing Challenges Together” fits the present context and time relevant.

“We have come a long way as a regional organization, as a family and as brothers and sisters. We have joined hands in fulfilling our ultimate goal for a peaceful, modernized, resilient, and inclusive ASEAN Community, Samdech added.
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