A file picture showing leaders of the Asean on screen as they attend a special summit via video conference to discuss the the coronavirus disease situation at the Government House in Bangkok. - Reuters
JAKARTA, Aug 8 (The Jakarta Post/ANN): It is a rather solemn day for Asean to commemorate its 53 years of existence.
A year ago, Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inaugurated a newly expanded Asean Secretariat building that he expected would usher in an era of more engagement among member states – a place where Asean nationals would learn about the institution that seeks to bring this community of nations together to realize a dream of shared prosperity.
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