Jakarta, Jan. 8 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today received a courtesy call from the new Secretary General of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), H.E. Dr. Chem Widhya, who has just assumed office on 1 January 2026, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat.

Dr. Kao warmly congratulated Dr. Widhya on his appointment and expressed confidence in further deepening ASEAN-AIPA collaboration, especially in advancing the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and in fostering inclusive, people-oriented regional cooperation. Dr. Chem Widhya will serve as Secretary General of AIPA for the 2026-2028 term.

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