JAKARTA, 5 June 2026 – The 79th Meeting of the Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) Task Force was convened today at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta. The Meeting was chaired by Noy Choumneanh, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Cambodia to ASEAN and Chair of the IAI Task Force for 2026.
The meeting accredited two (2) new projects under the IAI Work Plan V (2026–2030), marking the commencement of the implementation of the new Work Plan. The IAI Task Force also took note of the progress in the implementation of the remaining projects under the IAI Work Plan IV (2021–2025).
The ASEAN Secretariat provided updates on the development of the Implementation Plan of the IAI Work Plan V (2026–2030), including progress on project proposals and concept notes to be implemented under the new Work Plan. The Meeting further noted the planned study to assess the outcomes and impacts of past IAI Work Plans, which is expected to inform future policy directions and enhance the effectiveness of IAI interventions.
The Meeting reaffirmed the IAI Task Force’s commitment to advancing the objectives of the IAI in promoting equitable development and narrowing development gaps, in support of deeper and more inclusive integration within the ASEAN Community.
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