JAKARTA, 11 August 2025 – The 15th Consultation Meeting between the Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) Task Force and ASEAN Partners was held today at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat.
The Meeting brought together representatives from ASEAN Member States, Timor-Leste, 19 ASEAN Partners and International Organisations. The Consultation served as a platform to exchange views and reaffirm shared commitments toward narrowing the development gaps within the region.
In her opening remarks, H.E. Ambassador Tôn Thị Ngọc Hương, Permanent Representative of Viet Nam to ASEAN and Chair of the IAI Task Force in 2025, conveyed appreciation to ASEAN Partners for their continued support for IAI. She encouraged further collaboration and called on Partners to extend their support to the finalisation and future implementation of the IAI Work Plan V (2026-2030).
ASEAN Partners reaffirmed their strong commitment to advancing inclusive regional integration and shared updates on their ongoing cooperation programmes. They also expressed readiness to continue supporting ASEAN’s efforts through targeted capacity building and technical assistance under the IAI framework.
The IAI Consultation Meeting continues to serve as an important platform to foster mutual understanding, alignment of priorities, and collaborative action to reduce regional development disparities across ASEAN.