JAKARTA, 8 August 2021, ASEAN marks its 54th anniversary. As the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the observation and commemoration of this year’s ASEAN Day was once again held online. The message of this year’s anniversary highlights Brunei Darussalam’s ASEAN Chair 2021 theme – ‘’We Care, We Prepare, We Prosper.’’
The Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dato Lim Jock Hoi, opened the online ceremony with his welcome remarks, where he highlighted that “ASEAN has taken the opportunity to consolidate and become a more inclusive and resilient community.