Kuwait city: Kuwait's Ambassador to Indonesia Khaled Al-Yassin presented his credentials to ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn as Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In a statement to KUNA, Ambassador Al-Yassin expressed Kuwait's commitment to enhancing cooperation with ASEAN across various fields and aims to elevate relations to broader horizons that benefit the economic and development interests of both parties.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Ambassador Al-Yassin highlighted Kuwait's view of ASEAN as a significant partner in Southeast Asia. He emphasized the importance of expanding institutional cooperation to facilitate expertise exchange, investment, and trade opportunities, as well as to foster political and cultural dialogue based on mutual respect and interests.
ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn acknowledged the distinguished relations between Kuwait and ASEAN, affirming complete support for further developing bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in line with member states' aspirations for development and stability. He also praised Kuwait's role during its presidency of the GCC last year, particularly its joint chairmanship with Malaysia of the second GCC-ASEAN Summit and the GCC-ASEAN-China Summit held last May, which contributed to advancing trilateral cooperation and political and economic coordination.
ASEAN, established in 1967, comprises 11 member states: Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Timor-Leste.