Vientiane (VNA) – The ASEAN Secretariat held the 8th ASEAN Media Forum (AMF) in Vientiane, Laos on November 25, bringing together ASEAN officials, policymakers, representatives of media outlets, and scholars from Laos and the broader region.
In a recorded statement, ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn highlighted the significance of this year’s AMF under the chairmanship of Laos as it focuses on enhancing connectivity and resilience - two critical elements for ASEAN’s continued progress and prosperity amid rapidly changing global politics and economy.
“Clear communication about what regional integration means – and what it doesn’t – is essential to accurately inform our stakeholders”, he said, underscoring the need for collaboration between ASEAN Secretariat and the media to raise awareness, promote understanding and address misconceptions about the ASEAN integration agenda.
The AMF, established by the ASEAN Secretariat in 2017, has since evolved into an annual flagship forum that brings together media leaders and editors-in-chief from major English newspapers across the region to engage with ASEAN policymakers, officials, academics, opinion and business leaders.
Delegates shared insights on key issues related to the ASEAN's integration agenda, achievements to date and expectations for the bloc's future endeavours./.
