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ASEAN Secretary-General Highlights Disaster Resilience and One ASEAN, One Response Spirit

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Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, emphasized the importance of disaster resilience and cooperation among member states in his remarks at the 13th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Management (AMMDM) and the 14th Meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (AADMER) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The Secretary-General also recognized the exemplary leadership of the Kingdom of Cambodia in promoting disaster resilience and the spirit of One ASEAN, One Response.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, ASEAN Secretary-General, delivered remarks at the 13th AMMDM and 14th COP to AADMER, highlighting the importance of disaster resilience and cooperation among ASEAN member states.
  • The inaugural ASEAN Award for Disaster Resilience was presented to the members of the AMMDM for their exemplary leadership and contributions in advancing disaster resilience.
  • The ASEAN Award recognizes the Kingdom of Cambodia's leadership in promoting disaster resilience and the spirit of One ASEAN, One Response.
  • The award was presented to H.E. Kitte Sangahak Bandith Kun Kim, Senior Minister in Charge of Special Missions and First Vice President of the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
  • The ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Management (AMMDM) 2025 was chaired by H.E. Kitte Sangahak Bandith Kun Kim.
  • SG Dr. Kao presented a Token of Appreciation to H.E. Kitte Sangahak Bandith Kun Kim for his leadership as the Chair of AMMDM 2025.

Statistics:

  • The ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (AADMER) was signed in 2000.
  • The 14th Meeting of the COP to AADMER was held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
  • The inaugural ASEAN Award for Disaster Resilience was presented to the members of the AMMDM.
  • The award recognized the Kingdom of Cambodia's leadership in promoting disaster resilience and the spirit of One ASEAN, One Response.

Sources:

  • ASEAN Main Portal, The post Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers remarks at the Gala Dinner of the 13th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Management (AMMDM) / the 14th Meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (AADMER) and Related Meetings (2018), ASEAN Main Portal.

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