Philippine Permanent Mission to ASEAN

The Philippine Mission to ASEAN was formally established on 20 March 2009.

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people-to-people exchanges will continue to endure for many more centuries.#

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23 May 2026, Jakarta - The Philippine Mission to ASEAN participated in the 5th ASEAN-India Bazaar held today, organized by the Mission of India to ASEAN.

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and cultural communities to connect and thrive.

She highlighted how asean and India are strengthening the centuries old relations of people and trade, observing that India’s influence in Southeast Asia continues to pervade many aspects of life. She expressed hope that these

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The Committee of Permanent Representatives warmly welcomed the UN delegation led by Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari, and underscored shared commitment to sustainable development and stronger regional and global cooperation.

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The Interface provided an important platform for ASEAN Member States to exchange views, strengthen cooperation, and take stock of the first year of implementation of the ASEAN–UN Plan of Action 2026–2030.

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The Philippines counts on UN strengths built up over almost 8 decades, and its network of specialized agencies, providing technical expertise, political insight, and the potential of triangular cooperation.

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The Philippines highlighted its commitment to multilateralism, and its deep belief in the value that engagement with the UN brings to the region.

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The Philippines emphasized the region’s commitment to collective and rules based engagement for shared problems, saying that ASEAN itself is an organization built and thriving on rules and norms.

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The Philippines reaffirmed its belief in the enduring and necessary partnership of ASEAN and the UN at a time of great stress on the international system and tension among states.

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The Philippines, as ASEAN Chair and coordinator for ASEAN-UN Relations, convened the CPR–United Nations Interface in Jakarta.

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They also discussed proposed projects under the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund (AKCF), as well as ways to strengthen the ASEAN–ROK Dialogue Partnership in support of regional peace, stability, and prosperity.

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H.E. Lee Chul, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to ASEAN, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Evangeline Ong Jimenez-Ducrocq, Permanent Representative of the Philippines to ASEAN, following the presentation of his credentials to the ASEAN Secretariat earlier in the day.

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The two sides exchanged views on matters of shared interest, including ongoing regional developments and opportunities to further enhance ASEAN–Korea cooperation.

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The Secretary was in Jakarta on official business and undertook a series of ASEAN-related activities during her visit.

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Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro met with Permanent Representatives to ASEAN, External Partners, ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, and Filipinos working at the ASEAN Secretariat.

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The Philippine Mission to ASEAN also hosted a reception in honor of the Secretary’s visit, providing an opportunity to engage AMS and partners in support of ongoing ASEAN initiatives under the Philippines’ Chairship.