August 8th, 2019: ASEAN diplomatic missions in Ottawa, including Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam solemnly celebrated the 52nd anniversary of the founding of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations – ASEAN. In his capacity as the current Chairman of ASEAN Committee in Ottawa, Indonesian Ambassador to Canada, H.E. Abdul Kadir Jailan delivered remarks, highlighting ASEAN’s important contributions to regional peace, stability, and prosperity in the last 52 years. ASEAN will continue to strengthen cooperation, build up a strong ASEAN community, and commit to working with the international community to promote rule of law.
Attending the ceremony were ambassadors, chargé d’affaires of ASEAN’s member countries to Canada, representatives from Global Affairs Canada and some ASEAN’s dialogue partners including Japan, New Zealand, India, and Russia.
Ambassadors and chargé d’affaires of ASEAN’s member countries at the ceremony
The flag hoisting ceremony, a tradition reflecting ASEAN’s commitment
to uphold common values and promote the solidarity in the region.
Attending the ceremony were also representative from Global Affairs Canada
and some ASEAN’s dialogue partners including Japan, New Zealand, India and Russia.
Spouses of ASEAN Ambassadors to Canada
All ASEAN officials and guests at the ceremony.