ASEAN Bulletin
April
2008
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SG Surin Meets
Editors in Jakarta, ASEAN Secretariat, 18 April 2008
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The ASEAN Secretariat
Plays Host to the ASEAN Women’s Circle’s Charity Bazaar,
ASEAN Secretariat, 4 April 2008
SG Surin Meets Editors in Jakarta
ASEAN Secretariat, 18 April 2008
On his 101st day in office, the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr.
Surin Pitsuwan, hosted the Editors Luncheon in the afternoon of 18
April 2008 at the ASEAN Secretariat. The event was attended by
Editors-in-Chief and Bureau Chiefs from national and international
news agencies based in Jakarta.
Following the lunch, Dr. Surin Pitsuwan gave a brief update on
developments in ASEAN. The guests also had a chance to talk and
address their questions to Dr. Surin.
The event was co-organised with ANTARA News Agency.
Posted on 18 April 2008
The ASEAN Secretariat Plays Host to the ASEAN
Women’s Circle’s Charity Bazaar
Visitors to the ASEAN Secretariat today and
tomorrow, 4-5 April 2008, would be treated to a food fair and bazaar
organised by the ASEAN Women’s Circle. Called the ASEAN Women’s
Circle Charity Bazaar, the event was opened by Mrs. Herawatie
Wirajuda, wife of Indonesian Foreign Minister, H.E. Hassan Wirajuda,
this morning, 4 April 2008. She said ASEAN, as a family of nations,
has common socio-political values and principles, and has constantly
strengthened its solidarity and harmony. In this regard, each ASEAN
country, including the women, should be able to work together
hand-in-hand to strengthen ASEAN in every sector.
It
was a colourful opening ceremony, with cultural performances by
Thailand, Malaysia and Lao PDR. A high school student demonstrated
her vocal skills, performing the song “The Greatest Love of All” to
applause. The bazaar is in aid of three charities for disabled
children in Jakarta. The bazaar is opened to the public from 9.3o AM
to 4.30 PM.
The ASEAN Women’s Circle of Jakarta is a
non-profit organisation consisting of members, including wives of
ASEAN Ambassadors, from the ten ASEAN Member States. The Chief
Patron is Mrs. Herawatie Wirajuda while the Advisor is the wife of
the ASEAN Secretary-General.
Posted on 4 Apr 2008
