Jakarta, July 22 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the ASEAN Regional Disaster Emergency Response Simulation Exercise 2025 (ARDEX-25), in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. In his remarks, SG Dr. Kao underscored the critical role of ARDEX as a cornerstone of ASEAN's efforts to strengthen regional disaster resilience. He emphasised that through coordinated simulation exercises, ARDEX enables ASEAN Member States and relevant stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of existing mechanisms in responding to complex emergencies. SG Dr. Kao also highlighted that the exercise fosters a spirit of solidarity and collective responsibility among ASEAN Member States, which is essential for building...