DHAKA, Aug 8, 2024 (BSS) - ASEAN Dhaka Committee (ADC) today celebrated the 57th anniversary of the founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which is a political and economic union of 10 states in Southeast Asia. 

On the occasion, Thai Ambassador to Bangladesh and ASEAN Dhaka Committee (ADC) current chair Makawadee Sumitmor has extended her congratulations and emphasized the unity and strength of ASEAN.

The event started with the ASEAN Flag Raising Ceremony followed by a reception at the Royal Thai Embassy here. 

Speaking on the occasion, Makawadee highlighted ASEAN's mission under the current chairmanship of Lao PDR based on the theme "ASEAN: Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience," which aims to promote connectivity and resilience internationally to support development.

The Ambassador also commended Bangladesh's engagements with ASEAN and the ADC in numerous collaborative activities, notably the training in diplomacy and the workshop in sustainable fishery.

ASEAN was founded on August 8, 1967 through the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration).

It has ten Member States, namely Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
 
In Bangladesh, the ADC was established in 2014 and consists of eight ASEAN Missions in Dhaka.

The ADC Chair is rotated every six months and is currently held by the Royal Thai Embassy.

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