VIENTIANE – The twenty second ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation (AMMSTI-22) and associated conferences had been opened right here on Friday, themed “Advancing ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation (APASTI) for a Resilient, Sustainable and Competitive ASEAN.”
The assembly was chaired by Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Sports Thongsalith Mangnomek, and attended by ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, ministers, and high-level representatives from ASEAN member states, in keeping with the ministry’s report on Friday.
In his opening remarks, Thongsalith highlighted that ASEAN is working in a interval marked by fast technological change, local weather problem, financial uncertainty, and evolving social wants. He confused that science and expertise are important foundations for financial progress, sustainable improvement, and enhancing the standard of life throughout the area.
He added that the assembly underscores the significance of funding in schooling, analysis, human capital, and entrepreneurship, expressing confidence that the discussions would additional advance ASEAN cooperation and help the implementation of the ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Action Plan 2026-2035 (APASTI 2026-2035).
In his speech, ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn emphasised that science, expertise, and innovation are central to ASEAN’s agenda, driving financial progress, strengthening resilience, and enhancing competitiveness.
He additionally urged member states to translate commitments into motion, stating that well timed choices will decide ASEAN’s function within the world innovation financial system.