ASEAN Secretary-General

The ASEAN Secretary-General is the chief administrative officer of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), an important regional organization that promotes cooperation and dialogue among Southeast Asian countries. The Secretary-General is responsible for coordinating the activities of ASEAN, facilitating communication between member states, and implementing decisions made by ASEAN leaders. This role is crucial for advancing regional integration, economic collaboration, and peace among the ten member countries, which include Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand, among others. The Secretary-General is appointed for a term of five years and is typically from a member country.