MUNRFE at the ASEAN Secretariat
On October 25 MUNRFE delegation to Jogja International Model UN 2017 attended the briefing in the Secretariat of Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Jakarta (Indonesia). The briefing was conducted by the Heads of External Relations Divisions 2 and 3, Ms. Joanne Lin and Mr. Phanthaly Chantharathip. Ms. Joanne Lin being in charge of collaboration between ASEAN and the United Nations provided delegation with practical information regarding the methods used for building joint approach towards crucial global agenda by two institutions. She underlined the significance of Ministerial Meetings of ASEAN high-level officials with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Moreover, the Head of External Relations Divisions 2 highlighted the necessity of ASEAN participation in the implementation of the Global Agenda 2030, in particular the Sustainable Development Goals, therefore the Association is working on achievement of complimentary between its Action Plan 2025 and Agenda 2030.
Additionally, the delegation was welcomed by the Head of External Relations Divisions 3 who is primary responsible for the communication of ASEAN with its Dialogue Partners including the Russian Federation. Mr. Phanthaly Chantharathip shared the vision on the development, perspectives and milestones of ASEAN-Russia relations. Moreover, the Heads of Divisions have covered all the topics correlated with the agenda items of MUNRFE delegates to JOINMUN 2017 and, therefore, significantly contributed to enhancement of the understanding of the issues by our delegates.
MUNRFE expresses its deepest gratitude to the ASEAN Secretariat for providing unique opportunities for personal and professional growth of its members.