ASEAN, as in the zone
The creation of ASEAN in 1967 saw the region create unity out of division and harmony out of discord. Leer más
The Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) marked its 59th anniversary with a Diamond Jubilee event on August 13 at ICBC's downtown headquarters in Buenos Aires. Around 200 attendees gathered for the colorful Indonesian and Thai folk dance performance, which symbolized ASEAN's desire to deepen cultural and academic exchange with Argentina.
The event highlighted the growing role of women in South-East Asia, exemplified by Malaysia's new chargé d'affaires Sijaya Abdul Hathi Jarin, the first female representative from the region. ASEAN ambassadors Syarif Sulaiman and Rallys Pliauzer spoke about the region's priorities, including peace, prosperity, and people empowerment, with a focus on digital economy growth.
ASEAN-Argentina trade relations were noted to be valued at nearly $1 trillion annually, with potential for further growth. The event underscored the importance of strengthening ties between Argentina and the ASEAN region, both economically and culturally.
Written by urgent.news from Buenos Aires Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
