A solemn ceremony on the occasion of the celebration of the ASEAN day, which brought together diplomatic missions of Southeast Asian countries, Ukrainian officials and guests, was held in an Indonesian Park in the Hryshko Kyiv National Botanical Garden.

"ASEAN started out as an organization of five countries and gradually expanded its ranks to include Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Today, thanks to our unity, we continue to promote peace and stability in the region. The value of good relations with neighbours has been known since ancient times ... Although ASEAN has not yet achieved such cohesion as the European Union, we believe that our association is the optimal form of unification to solve regional challenges," said Nguyen Hong Thach, Vietnam's ambassador to Ukraine.

In turn, Indonesian Ambassador to Ukraine Arief Muhammad Basalamah noted that ASEAN has achieved significant success in promoting economic growth, cultural exchange and political stability over the past 57 years. "Our unity allows us to overcome challenges and use opportunities to improve the lives of our peoples. In the spirit of the slogan 'One vision, one identity, one community', we look forward to deepening our partnership with Ukraine, " the diplomat added.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded in Bangkok on August 8, 1967 by five founding countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. The main objective of the organization is to promote economic growth, cultural exchange, political stability and regional cooperation.

Today, ASEAN has ten member countries, including Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. Through cooperation and integration, the organization continues to develop, advocating for peace and stability in the region.