Press Release
May 24, 2024
- Global Environment
Courtesy visit from H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN
On May 23, 2024, ITO Shintaro, Minister of the Environment, received a courtesy call from H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN.
Minister Ito expressed his intention to cooperate closely with ASEAN to contribute to the world and the region in solving environmental crises and realizing sustainable development, such as through the Strategic Program for ASEAN Climate and Environment (SPACE) which was launched in August 2023.
They also exchanged views on climate change, plastic pollution and other environmental issues, and confirmed further cooperation.
Minister Ito expressed his intention to cooperate closely with ASEAN to contribute to the world and the region in solving environmental crises and realizing sustainable development, such as through the Strategic Program for ASEAN Climate and Environment (SPACE) which was launched in August 2023.
They also exchanged views on climate change, plastic pollution and other environmental issues, and confirmed further cooperation.