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ASEAN 2023 Indonesia Chairmanship: SOCA Retreat
The Senior Officials Committee for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (SOCA) is a senior official body that meets at least twice a year, hosted by the ASEAN Chair of the year. Aside from the regular meeting, special or emergency meetings, such as the SOCA Retreat on 28 February 2023, it may be held to discuss a particular … ASEAN 2023 Indonesia Chairmanship: SOCA Retreat
Indonesia Announces Chairmanship Priorities and Deliverables of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community at SOCA Retreat
The Senior Officials Committee for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (SOCA) held its retreat on 28 February 2023. The meeting was chaired by Professor Warsito, Deputy Minister for Education Quality Improvement and Religious Moderation, Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs Indonesia and SOCA Chair. The SOCA Leaders discussed ASEAN’s priorities, including the ASEAN Socio-Cultural … Indonesia Announces Chairmanship Priorities and Deliverables of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community at SOCA Retreat
ASEAN-India Media Exchange Programme: CONNECTING ASEAN JOURNALISTS TO INDIA
India’s G20 Presidency and Its Relevance to ASEAN
India assumed the presidency of the G20 in December 2022 and is set to host the G20 Summit in 2023 after year-long deliberations on macroeconomic issues and inter-alia trade, sustainable development, health, agriculture, energy, environment, and climate change. Spearheading the G20 at a time when the world looks at a sustained exit from the devastation … India’s G20 Presidency and Its Relevance to ASEAN
4th ASEAN-India Youth Summit: Building Blocks for Partnerships
Around 100 youth from ASEAN and India gathered in Hyderabad to explore new initiatives to enhance the connection between ASEAN and India during the 4th ASEAN-India Youth Summit. From 12 to 16 February 2023, young people of diverse backgrounds participated in group discussions and experiential learning, including site visits in Hyderabad, tours, and cultural performances.
ASEAN Youth Voices at the G20 Summit
The historic Asian-African Conference Building in Bandung, Indonesia, witnessed yet another notable moment on 24 July 2022 when hundreds of G20 Youth Summit (Y20) delegates gathered and declared a joint resolution for a better future. The communiqué was pivotal after a round of events that started earlier in the year.