Source: ASEAN – Association of SouthEast Asian Nations
JAKARTA, 19 June 2025 — Ambassador Roberto Colaminè presented his Letter of Credence to the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat today, assuming his post as the Ambassador of the Italian Republic to ASEAN.
Secretary-General Dr. Kao congratulated Ambassador Colaminè on his assumption of office and reiterated the ASEAN Secretariat’s readiness to work closely with him and the Embassy of the Italian Republic in Jakarta in further strengthening the ASEAN-Italy Development Partnership. In response, Ambassador Colaminè confirmed Italy’s commitment to ASEAN and the wider Indo-Pacific region and referred to the successful completion of key initiatives to promote Italy-ASEAN relations.
Secretary-General Dr. Kao took the opportunity to encourage Ambassador Colaminè to engage with the diplomatic community in Jakarta, especially with the Permanent Missions of the ASEAN Member States to ASEAN. Both sides noted the significance of expanding and exploring cooperation in areas of mutual interest under the ASEAN-Italy Practical Cooperation Areas (2022-2026), such as space technology, agriculture, renewable energy, eco-tourism, and sustainable coastal and maritime development.
Italy accredited its first Ambassador to ASEAN in 2009. Ambassador Colaminè succeeds Ambassador Benedetto Latteri, who completed his tenure in December 2024.
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