Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered Opening Remarks at the 2nd AIPA ConNEXT: Connecting Leaders, Building the Next Path of Leadership, themed “Navigating Our Future Together: Empowering the Next Generation of ASEAN Leaders,” held at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. He underscored the critical importance of investing in the next generation of ASEAN leaders, particularly at this pivotal juncture marking the first year of implementation of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045. Dr. Kao called on young participants to engage with openness and courage in navigating and shaping the region’s future.