Asia & Pacific
The true strength of the AOIP regional framework lies in practical cooperation across sustainable infrastructure, digital transformation, and economic security, ASEAN secretary general said.
ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn delivers a keynote speech at the inaugural ERIA-ASEAN ASEAN Outlook on Indo Pacific Lecture in Jakarta on July 9, 2026. The inaugural speech was hosted by Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia's (ERIA) School of Government. (Courtesy of ERIA/-)
Countries in the region were called to move beyond rigid rivalry between major powers, focusing instead on active engagement and independent decision-making, while remaining open to working constructively with all partners, a regional leader said on Thursday.“This approach is articulated in the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP), which offers an inclusive framework for practical cooperation and affirms our commitment to openness, inclusivity and rules-based cooperation,” ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn said.
“As the region navigates geopolitical competition, economic fragmentation, and maritime supply chain vulnerabilities, exemplified by disruptions at global choke points, the true strength of the regional framework lies in practical cooperation across sustainable infrastructure, digital transformation and economic security.”
