Phnom Penh (FN), Nov. 11 – Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen urged ASEAN members to maintain unity, solidarity and centrality in order for the region to sustain and be resilient for what is to come.

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.

“This year is a remarkable year for ASEAN, as we celebrate 55 years of progress and development achieved since the establishment of our Association. We have joined hands in fulfilling our ultimate goal for a peaceful, modernized, resilient, and inclusive ASEAN Community.”

“We are now at the most uncertain juncture; the lives of millions in our region depend on our wisdom and far sight, our right decisions and policies, and our realistic approach to address the strategic challenges we all face,” the premier underscored.

«ASEAN: One Vision, One Identity, One Community» still holds true to its values today.

“Let us focus on the common goal of mutual development for peace, stability and the betterment of the region. Our relationships here are not created by chance, but through years of hard work, commitment and perseverance,” Samdech continued.

Samdech added, we must treasure and be grateful of what we have built, and therefore, maintaining our unity, solidarity and centrality is of utmost priority in order for our region to sustain and be resilient for what is to come.
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