On the sidelines of the 9th ASEAN Prize Judging Committee Meeting, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn hosted a working luncheon with former Secretaries-General of ASEAN. SG Dr. Kao expressed his appreciation for the continued commitment and invaluable contributions of the former Secretaries-General in advancing regional cooperation and ASEAN Community-building efforts through their leadership, experience and institutional knowledge. He also acknowledged their important role in the ASEAN Prize Judging Committee, whose work helps uphold the integrity and prestige of ASEAN’s premier regional award, which recognises outstanding contributions to regional integration, promotes ASEAN identity, and supports the advancement of the ASEAN Community.