KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Ambassador to Indonesia Khaled Al-Yassin presented his credentials to ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn as Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN).
In a statement to KUNA, Ambassador Al-Yassin said Kuwait is keen to strengthen cooperation with ASEAN across various fields and looks forward to elevation relations to broader horizons that serve the economic and development interest of both sides.
He stressed that Kuwait views ASEAN as an important partner in Southeast Asia, underscoring the importance of expanding institutional cooperation to exchange expertise, develop investment and trade opportunities, and enhance political and cultural dialogue based on mutual interests and respect.
For his part, ASEAN Secretary General praised the distinguished relations between Kuwait and ASEAN, affirming full support to further develop bilateral ties and expand cooperation in line with member states' aspirations for development and stability.
He also commended Kuwait's role during its presidency of the GCC last year, particularly its joint chairmanship with Malaysia of the second GCC-ASEAN Summit and the GCC-ASEAN-China Summit held last May, which helped advance trilateral cooperation and political and economic coordination.
ASEAN was established in 1967 and comprises 11 member states: Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Timor-Leste. (end) aab.dm