Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers keynote address at the WAIPA Women Political Leaders Forum

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivered a pre-recorded keynote address at the WAIPA Women Political Leaders Forum at the 45th AIPA General Assembly “Enhancing Women’s Political Participation and Leadership: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities Towards an Inclusive Future for All,” in Vientiane, Lao PDR, on 18 October 2024.
In his remarks, Dr. Kao highlighted the significant progress made by women leaders within the ASEAN region to hold the highest political office in a number of ASEAN Member States. Building on the progress achieved thus far, he underscored the need for ongoing advocacy and support to ensure the legacy of women pioneers continues to flourish.