Jakarta, Aug. 7 -- As the Association of the Southeastern Asian Nations (ASEAN) celebrates its 58th founding anniversary (August 8) and Vietnam marks 30 years of its membership (July 28), ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn has underscored the country's considerable role in maintaining stability and driving sustainable development in the region. In a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency, Kao underscored the country's 30-year membership journey, praising its active role which has been reflected through the initiatives and proposals it has put forth. He highlighted Vietnam's active engagement in ASEAN's cooperation mechanisms such as ASEAN+1, ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), East Asia Summit (EAS), and ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting...