New Delhi: During the World Economic Forum’s Informal Gathering of World Economic Leaders in Geneva on 22 January, Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn participated in a series of discussions with prominent business leaders, policymakers, and experts. The focus of these conversations was ASEAN’s commitment to regional peace, security, and stability, the ASEAN Secretariat said in a statement.
It added that Dr Kao emphasized ASEAN’s dedication to achieving these goals through strategic dialogues, peaceful dispute resolution, and collaborative efforts within ASEAN-led frameworks.
He also underscored the importance of strengthening partnerships with external allies for mutual prosperity.
Dr Kao also met Jared Cohen, President of Global Affairs at Goldman Sachs. The two, according to a press statement, engaged in a “ide-ranging discussion on strengthening resilience in the ASEAN region by modernising trade agreements, attracting green investments, and facilitating the green transition across key sectors”.