Secretary-General of ASEAN to participate in 21st CAEXPO and sideline events in Nanning, People’s Republic of China

At the invitation of Secretary-General of the China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) Secretariat Dr. Wei Zhaohui, Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn will lead the ASEAN Secretariat's team to attend the 21^st CAEXPO and sideline events in Nanning, People's Republic of China, on 23-26 September 2024. Dr. Kao will deliver remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the 21^st CAEXPO and will take part in several related events during the visit, which include China-ASEAN Business Leaders' Forum, ASEAN Plus Three Industrial Chain & Supply Chain Partnering Conference, China-ASEAN Young Leaders' Roundtable Dialogue, and the visit to CAEXPO Pavilion, among others. Dr. Kao will also take the opportunity to meet with high-level government officials and representatives from the private sector and the media to further promote the work of ASEAN as well as to explore ways to further advance the ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During his stay in China, Dr. Kao will also present a special lecture to a group of students and scholars at the Guangxi University on "Fostering Friendship and Cooperation: The Role of People-to-People Connections and Exchanges in ASEAN-China Relations," in order to promote ASEAN diplomacy and enrich the knowledge of ASEAN among the youths.