Growing role, rising global stature
ASEAN member states held a flag-raising ceremony in Mexico to celebrate the bloc's 59th anniversary. The event highlighted ASEAN's role in regional stability and Mexico's intent to strengthen ties through the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation.
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The strengthening of diplomatic and economic ties between ASEAN and Latin American nations represents a shift in global multilateral cooperation.
Mexico (VNA) – Embassies of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states in Mexico held an ASEAN flag-raising ceremony on July 17 to mark the bloc’s 59th founding anniversary (August 8, 1967–2026).
The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the diplomatic corps and international friends.
Thai Ambassador to Mexico Rooge Thammongkol, rotating Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Mexico City (ACMC) for July-December, said ASEAN has grown into one of the world’s most successful regional organisations and plays a central role in promoting peace, stability and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.
Built on the three pillars of the Political-Security Community, Economic Community and Socio-Cultural Community, ASEAN continues to uphold solidarity and adaptability while maintaining balanced relations with its partners, thereby steadily strengthening its international standing, he said.
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