"ASEAN’s Secretary-General: The Man, The Myth, The Meetings"
Hey, folks! Gather ’round, because we’ve got some thrilling news from the world of international diplomacy! (Yeah, I know, try to contain your excitement.) The Secretary-General of ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, has been on a whirlwind tour of meetings with various high-ranking officials from Australia. I mean, who wouldn’t want to meet the SG of ASEAN? It’s not like they have better things to do… like watching paint dry.
Meeting 1: Deputy Secretary and Senior Official Leader for SOMTC of Australia
First up, the Secretary-General met with the Deputy Secretary and Senior Official Leader for SOMTC (that’s Senior Officials’ Meeting on Transnational Crime, for those not fluent in acronym speak) of Australia. I’m sure the discussion was a real barnburner, covering topics like, uh, transnational crime. Yawn. I’m sure it was a real thrill-ride, but hey, someone’s gotta do it. I mean, who doesn’t love a good discussion about human trafficking and cybercrime? Sign me up!
According to the press release, they "exchanged views on regional and global issues of common concern." Oh boy, that sounds like a real laugh riot. I bet they were swapping knock-knock jokes about maritime security and counter-terrorism. "Knock, knock!" "Who’s there?" "ASEAN." "ASEAN who?" "ASEAN-ing you to take our security concerns seriously!" Ba-dum-tss!
Meeting 2: Australia’s Deputy Secretary for Strategic Planning and Coordination Group
Next up, the Secretary-General met with Australia’s Deputy Secretary for Strategic Planning and Coordination Group. Now, this one sounds like a real snore-fest. I mean, who titles a meeting with the phrase "Strategic Planning and Coordination Group"? Sounds like something out of a bureaucratic nightmare. "Let’s form a committee to discuss the formation of a committee to discuss the formation of a committee…" Zzz…
But hey, at least they were discussing something "strategic." Maybe they were planning the ultimate heist: invading Papua New Guinea’s coffee plantations and rigging the palm oil market. (Just kidding, I’m sure it was something much duller.) The statement mentioned that they discussed "regional architecture" and "maritime security." Ah, because that’s what’s keeping everyone up at night: regional architecture and maritime security. Not poverty, hunger, or inequality… nope, just regional architecture. Priorities, folks!
Meeting 3: Working Visit to Australia
And finally, the Secretary-General embarked on a working visit to Australia because, you know, those meetings we just covered weren’t enough. This time, he was armed with a fancy agenda, covering topics like trade, investment, and (you guessed it!) transnational crime. Because you can never have too much of that. I mean, who doesn’t love talking about tedious stuff like taxation and trade agreements?
All joking aside, it’s great to see ASEAN’s Secretary-General on the move, building bridges and making connections. Maybe he’ll even stop by the famous Sydney Opera House, do a few touristy poses, and accidentally photobomb a bunch of unsuspecting tourists’ selfies.
There you have it, folks, a thrilling account of the Secretary-General’s meetings with Aussie officials. Try to contain your excitement, I know I have. Next time, I’ll try to ratchet up the excitement by reporting on, say, the thrilling world of international teleportation agreements or something.
Stay ASEAN-tastic, everyone!
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- ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi held a productive meeting with Australia’s Deputy Secretary and Senior Official Leader for the Senior Officials’ Meeting on Transnational Crime (SOMTC), discussing ways to enhance regional cooperation in combating transnational crime and promoting a safer and more secure ASEAN-Australia community. ASEAN
- The Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dato Lim Jock Hoi, engaged in a strategic dialogue with Australia’s Deputy Secretary for Strategic Planning and Coordination Group, focusing on strengthening ASEAN-Australia ties and exploring opportunities for cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, and regional security. ASEAN
- As part of his Working Visit to Australia, the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dato Lim Jock Hoi, will engage with Australian government officials, business leaders, and academics to promote ASEAN-Australia cooperation and discuss regional issues, including the impact of COVID-19 on regional economies and the importance of strengthening regional resilience. ASEAN
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