The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has announced it is appointing a Cambodian official, Kung Phoak, as its deputy secretary-general.
Based in the headquarters of the grouping, better known as ASEAN, in Jakarta, Phoak, 36, will be in charge of assisting the current secretary-general, Lim Jock Hoi.
In a statement, ASEAN said Phoak was chosen for “providing leadership” and to oversee projects that“focus on forging a common identity and building a caring and sharing society.”
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