DR KAO KIM HOURN
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Secretary-General of ASEAN. All views are personal.
Jakarta, Indonesia
Joined December 2020
Jakarta | 09 Jan 23 | Earlier today, it was an honor for me to officially assume ASEAN SG post, during the handover ceremony presided over by Indonesian FM Retno Marsudi. I wish to thank FM Retno for her role and also Dato Lim Jock Hui for his great contributions to ASEAN.
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At the ASEAN gala dinner on 12/11/22, meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
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Phnom Penh | 27 Dec 22 | This morning, I respectfully paid my courtesy call on Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia (SPM), and sought SPM’s advice and guidance before my departure for Indonesia, in early Jan. 2023.
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Jakarta | 09 Jan 23 | Meeting with H.E. Dato Lim Jock Hoi, 14th Secretary-General of ASEAN, this morning, at ASEC. We had an excellent conversation.
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Today, I left Phnom Penh for Jakarta. Will arrive in Jakarta this evening.
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29/01/23: A great honor to join President Joko @jokowi Widodo for the breakfast, following the successful Kick-Off of Indonesia’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2023. Wishing Indonesia, as ASEAN Chair 2023, all successes!
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Here’s how old the ancient temples of Cambodia are (just mentioned 7 of them). They are truly magnificent:.Angkor Wat: 900 years; Banteay Srei: 1,055 years; Ta Prohm: 836 years; Bayon: 822 years; Banteay Kdei: 837 years; Baphuon: 962 years; Bakong: 1,141 years.
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Phnom Penh | 28 Dec 22 | This morning, I paid my courtesy call on Deputy PM Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Int’l Cooperation, to bid my farewell before leaving for Jakarta.
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Phnom Penh | 25 Aug 2022 | This morning, Samdech Techo PM Hun Sen received H.E. Ulku Kocaefe, Ambassador of Republic of Türkiye to Kingdom of Cambodia. It was a very productive meeting, covering many areas including economy, trade, investment, education, defense, among others.
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Happy ASEAN Day! ASEAN has come a long way in 55 years, with many milestone achievements. Despite various challenges, the future of ASEAN regionalism remains bright and dynamic, given ASEAN’s spirit, commitment and resilience!
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25/09/23: Traveling again. This time is on a speed train from Jakarta to Bandung to experience on a high speed train in ASEAN.
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Phnom Penh | 02 Sept 2022 | This morning, I was interviewed by Mr. Vann Sokunthea, Senior News Editor of Kampuchea Thmey Daily, on ASEAN affairs.
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A moment of smile together during a recent flight on 8 January 2022.
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On 3 May 2022, I had a dinner meeting with H.E. W. Patrick Murphy, U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia, to discuss bilateral relations as well as the ASEAN-U.S. cooperation and partnership. A very productive meeting.
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Jakarta, 03 Feb 2023: Having the opportunity to meet with HE DPM Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Int’l Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia, for the first time since moving to Jakarta, Indonesia, in early Jan. 2023.
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“វាមិនមែនថាយើងមានពេលខ្លីដើម្បីរស់នៅទេ ប៉ុន្តែយើងខ្ជះខ្ជាយពេលវេលាច្រើនពេក។ ” - Seneca, ទស្សនវិទូ រ៉ូមុំាង “It is not that we have a short life to live, but that we waste a lot of it.” - Seneca
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Phnom Penh | 03 Aug 2022 | I had a brief but meaningful conversation with my dear friend, H.E. Lim Jock Hoi, Secretary General of ASEAN, on the sidelines of the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting this morning.
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Phnom Penh | 31-12-22 | This morning, I was granted royal audience with His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath NORODOM SIHAMONI, King of the Kingdom of Cambodia. I was truly delighted to receive royal guidance and blessings from H.M. The King for my new role in Jakarta.
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Phnom Penh | 05/10/22 | This morning, I had the opportunity to meet with an old friend from the 1990s, H.E. Michelle Chan, Deputy Secretary, 🇦🇺 Dept of Foreign Affairs & Trade. Joining the meeting included Amb. Pablo Kang & Amb. Will Nankervis. We had plenty of issues to discuss.
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Bakong Temple is a less well-known ancient temple of Cambodia. It’s still a great temple to visit and appreciate every dimension of it.
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Phnom Penh, 03 Oct 2022: Earlier today, I had the opportunity to meet with H.E. Dato Lim Jock Hoi, Secretary General of ASEAN, once again to discuss the ASEAN works. I wish to thank ASEAN SG Lim Jock Hoi for his invaluable insights, wisdom and knowledge.
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Phnom Penh, 03 Oct 2022: This afternoon, I met with H.E. Jon Lambe, UK Ambassador to ASEAN, accompanied by H.E. Dominic Williams, UK Ambassador to Cambodia, to discuss ASEAN-UK Dialogue Relations and to exchange views on regional and international issues.
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Phnom Penh | 03 Jan 23 | This morning, I paid my courtesy call on Samdech Krolahom Sar Kheng, DPM and Minister of Interior, to seek his guidance and to bid my farewell.
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Arrived in Jakarta this evening (Friday, 06-Jan-23). Happy to be here in this dynamic capital, Jakarta!.
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Heading back to Jakarta… It was a very busy week for this past week. Another busy week is coming up…
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Seoul, 16 June 23: On the Korean express train, heading to Busan, the second city of my working visit to the Republic of Korea.
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Today, I post this photo with my beloved mother who has inspired, encouraged & motivated me to study, to be kind, & to do all good deeds in my life! W/ her love, care, inspirations, I’m grateful to her in my life. I wish her longevity, great health, & all of God’s blessings!
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Phnom Penh | 27 May 2022 | On the flight back home from Switzerland, I read several chapters of this great book, “The Art of Optimism” by Jim Stovall. It is a wonderful book. Truly inspiring! Highly recommended to anyone who needs the power of optimism.
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Davos| 24 May 2022 | At one of the sessions of the World Economic Forum| WEF 2022
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26/01/22: This afternoon, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, met via videoconference with Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Administration Council of Myanmar, to discuss developments in ASEAN as well as the situation in Myanmar.
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28 Jan 2024: Traveling on a train from Vientiane to Luang Prabang on this Sunday morning. It is a cloudy and rainy day.
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Jakarta | 23 Feb 23 | Honored to be invited and delivered the congratulatory remarks at the reception on the occasion of the birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan this evening.
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25/01/22: This morning, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, met H.E. Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Prime Minister of Malaysia, (through videoconferencing) to discuss both bilateral relations and ASEAN cooperation, including the crisis in Myanmar.
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Jakarta | 07 Jan 23 | Went around Jakarta this afternoon, to see the city and people. A beautiful, sunshine day, with a good breeze, in Jakarta! No photos to share. Happy weekend!.
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Phnom Penh | 16 Dec 2022 | Press briefing on the outcomes of the visits of Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, to Brussels and Paris |
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Feb 1st, 2022: Earlier this afternoon (Cambodian time), I was interviewed by Mr. John Vause of CNN during the CNN Newsroom program.
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It was great to have the opportunity this week to catch up with an old friend, Simon (Professor Simon Tay). We have been friends for almost 30 years, from the think tank days in the 1990s.
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Angkor Wat of the Kingdom of Cambodia: Absolutely beautiful! After having visited this great ancient temple many times, I still always want to visit it again and again!
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08/08/23: An incredible/memorable MRT or train ride (with great honor) this morning with H.E. Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia and ASEAN Chair 2023! It was part of celebrating the ASEAN Day! Happy ASEAN Day!
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We had a very productive conversation last week. My sincere gratitude goes to Amb. Patrick Murphy for hosting the dinner.
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Davos | 24 May 2022 | At the Cambodia Night organized by the World Bridge of Cambodia | Met with H.E. Noeleen Heyzer, UNSG Special Envoy on Myanmar |
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The six priorities of my work could be summed up with 6ps: peace, prosperity, planet, people, partnerships, and potentials. Today, I received my lunch dessert, with a description of “Let’s achieve the 6ps together!”
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12/02/2022: In Seoul, this morning, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, was awarded the Sunhak Peace Prize 2022 for his lifetime work to bring peace to Cambodia.
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Phnom Penh | 08 Nov 22 | Official visit of Vietnamese Prime Minister to Cambodia | Awaiting for the official program to start |
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Wed, 25/10/23: On a speed train from Kyoto heading to Tokyo.
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28 May 2022: For those who enjoy reading, I would highly recommend this book, “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. Reading good books is like eating and enjoying good food! Yes, food for the mind!
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It was a wonderful evening at the Thanksgiving dinner at the residence of Ambassador Patrick Murphy. Hosted by Amb. Patrick Murphy and Madam, and joined by colleagues and friends. Thank you, Amb. Patrick Murphy, for the Thanksgiving dinner, with turkey.
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Phnom Penh| 19 July 2022 | Meeting with H.E. Kada Hiroyuki, 🇯🇵 Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Justice, and accompanied by H.E. Masahiro Mikami, 🇯🇵 Ambassador to 🇰🇭, to discuss bilateral relations and ASEAN-Japan cooperation.
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A pond of reflection of Angkor Wat; it reflects the image ofAngkor Wat all year round. It is a beautiful place to visit, ponder and reflect oneself.
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28/01/22: Before the start of the meeting this morning. At The Peace Palace.
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Labuan Bajo, Indonesia | 10 May 23 | With Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia | At the 42nd ASEAN Summit & related meetings |
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Phnom Penh | 13 June 2022 | Meeting with H.E. Kathryn Campbell, AO SCS, Secretary of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Good discussion on ASEAN-Australia Dialogue Relations and exchange of views on regional and international issues.
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Today, 🇰🇭 observes a 1-day national mourning to pay its most respect to former 🇯🇵 PM Shinzo Abe. Samdech PM Hun Sen sent a condolence letter to 🇯🇵 PM Kishida Fumio & instructed state/private institutions to fly the flag at half-mast to honor H.E. Shinzo Abe, a great 🇯🇵 statesman.
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Receiving a surprise letter of appreciation from the student… I always encourage them to be the best that they can be! They have a great future ahead of them!
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As part of my trip, I also visited University of Melbourne, where I had the opportunity to have fruitful exchanges of views with the key members of this prestigious Australian university and the leaders of Asialink group.
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Labuan Bajo, Indonesia | 10 May 23 | With Hon. Bongbong Marcos, President of the Philippines | At the 42nd ASEAN Summit & related meetings |
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11/02/2022: This morning, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia and Co-Chair of the World Summit 2022, delivered the opening remarks. One of the key points which SPM stated that “we should not use war to end war.”
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Phnom Penh | 03 Jan 23 | This afternoon, I have the opportunity to pay my courtesy call on H.E. Lt. Gen. Dr. Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of RCAF and Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army, to seek his guidance and to bid my farewell.
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02 Dec 2022 | University Day | Spending time with the students |
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Old friends still remain friends. Thanks, Kea, for this old photo from December 2014, at the book fairs in the compound of the National Library of Cambodia. Happy weekend!
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For my 1st overseas meeting, I am now in Boracay, the Philippines, (8-10/02/23) to attend the 3rd ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN), and ADGMIN + Meetings with Dialogue Partners (China, Japan, ROK, India + US) and with ITU. Photo with HE Ivan John Uy of the Philippines.
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Phnom Penh | 04 Aug 2022 | This afternoon, I had a very productive meeting with H.E. Yoshimasa Hayashi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, to discuss Cambodia-Japan bilateral relations as well as ASEAN-Japan dialogue relations.
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Prasat Ta Prohm of Cambodia: It is so beautiful and so tranquil, with nature and the trees.
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At the funeral of my older brother (Kao Sophalla) recently. He was one of the key founding members of The University of Cambodia. As a quiet, humble person, he was a man behind the scene who had made contributions to the est. and development of UC. We will always remember him!
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Phnom Penh | 20 Nov 2022 | Photo opportunity together on this Sunday |
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28/02/2022: This afternoon, I met with H.E. Igor Driesmans, EU Ambassador to ASEAN, and H.E. Carmen Moreno, Ambassador, Delegation of the EU to Cambodia, to discuss ASEAN-EU cooperation and partnership.
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Jakarta | 20 March 2023 | Warmly welcome PM of Japan’s announcement of Japan’s decision today to contribute USD 100 million to Japan ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF). Hope that this new contribution will continue to support the ASEAN Community building.
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Phnom Penh | 03 Jan 23 | Early today, I paid my courtesy call on H.E. Pan Sorasak, Minister of Commerce and Cambodia’s National Representative for the AEC, to seek his advice and to bid my farewell.
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Phnom Penh | 26 May 2022 | Press Briefing on the outcomes of the visit of Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Cambodia’s PM, to Switzerland, particularly his participation in the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos |
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ជួបពិភាក្សាការងារជាមួយឯកឧត្តម Will Nankervis ឯកអគ្គរាជទូតអូស្ត្រាលីប្រចាំអាស៊ាន ។.(12/01/22)
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Happy Cambodian Water Festival to all friends in Cambodia, ASEAN and from around the world! Best wishes!
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Today, I am delighted to meet with my good old friend, Amitav, whom I have known for more than 20 years. He certainly has moved on but still remained in the intellectual realm of the international community.
Today at the ASEAN Secretariat, Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn held a lunch meeting with Distinguished Professor Amitav Acharya of the School of International Service, American University. They exchanged views on regional and global developments.
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Phnom Penh | 23 Dec 22 | This morning, I paid my courtesy call on H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Hor Namhong, as well as to seek his advice and to bid him farewell. I used to work at MFAIC for 13 years under his leadership and guidance.
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10 June 2022 | Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Cambodia’s Prime Minister & ASEAN Chair, has sent an official letter to Sr. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar SAC Chairman, to reconsider the sentences and to refrain from carrying out the execution against those anti-SAC individuals.
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11/03/2022: This morning, I attended and spoke at the Roundtable on ASEAN, organized by the Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace (CICP) in collaboration with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. A very good work done by the track-two diplomacy.
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I wish to express my sincere gratitude to H.E. Sudirman Haseng, Indonesia’s ambassador to Cambodia, for graciously hosting the dinner for me yesterday evening, with the kind presence of some of the ambassadors of the ASEAN member-states.
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24/02/2022: At the function of the Peace Palace this morning…The official visit of Malaysian PM to Cambodia.
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During my recent visit to Australia, I had the honor to meet Distinguished Prof. Abid Khan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Vice Pres. of Monash University, and his eminent team. It was a good listening and learning opportunity for me from this renowned university.
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