Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir expressed his belief that, despite the current global geopolitical challenges, ASEAN members will thrive as the bloc's position in the region becomes more important on the international scale.

Malaysian FM, Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir at the 56th anniversary ceremony of ASEAN's founding (8/8/1967 - 8/8/2023) recently held at the Gombak Cultural Center of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)(Photo; New Straits Times).

He emphasized that, up to now, ASEAN has remained intact as it has become one of the most important regional organizations in the world today. It shows in the spirit of the annual ASEAN Day on August 8.

Although ASEAN is a dynamic region, problems cannot be avoided, said the Malaysia diplomat. Even so, the most important thing is that all members of the bloc remain steadfast in maintaining peace and stability in the region.

In his speech, Foreign Minister Zambry also emphasized the region's green growth, which has been identified as a strategy to implement the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and addressed climate change, among other environmental challenges to support global peace, security, prosperity and sustainable development, especially in terms of the circular economy.

In this context, ASEAN should ensure that its growth goals revolve around the principles of sustainability, inclusivity and shared prosperity, said Zambry. The growth of ASEAN is not only a story of economic success but also a story of cultural preservation, environmental protection and social justice.

The ASEAN Flag Raising Ceremony at Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of the 56th founding Anniversary of ASEAN (Photo: baoquocte.vn).

Attending the 56th-anniversary ceremony of ASEAN's founding in Malaysia, there were also former ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Ajit Singh; Diplomatic Missions of ASEAN Member States; representatives and partners of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia.

On behalf of the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia, Counselor Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh attended the event. The ceremony, themed "Promoting Sustainable Development in the Region", was jointly organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, the Malaysian Center for Sustainable Development and Humanity (Sejahtera) and IIUM University.

At this event, delegates also enjoyed the unique cultural performances and martial arts performances of the host country. At the end of the ceremony, Malaysian Foreign Minister Zambry and representatives of the diplomatic missions of ASEAN member countries planted souvenir trees in the Gombak Cultural Center.

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