Wahyu Dwi Anggoro
Ambassador of Germany to ASEAN Ina Lepel, in her welcome statement, highlighted the valuable role of AMF in promoting exchange of views between ASEAN and the public.
“The AMF has evolved and became the most critical stage to inform regional media outlets on the ASEAN story which needs to be told,” she acknowledged.
The media engaged in two dynamic sessions featuring expert panelists on the ASEAN-Myanmar landscape in 2025 and Timor-Leste’s path to ASEAN membership, respectively.
The first panel consisted of former Secretary-General of ASEAN Tan Sri Ajit Singh, Former Advisor to National Security Council of Thailand Dr Panitan Wattanayagorn, and Deputy Director of Asia Research Institute Maitrii Aung-Thwin.
The second panel featured former Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN Sayakane Sisouvong, Director of Timor-Leste’s Water Public Utility Company Joao da Cruz Cardoso and research professor at Research Center for Politics-National Research and Innovation Agency Professor Dr Dewi Fortuna Anwar. (WHY)
