July 09, 2026

ASEAN Consuls General in Vancouver (ACGV) Conducts ACGV’s 2nd Meeting and Turnover Ceremony of ACGV Chairship

VANCOUVER 08 July 2026 - The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver successfully convened the second meeting of the ASEAN Consuls General in Vancouver (ACGV) on 24 June 2026. The gathering brought together the Heads of Posts and the Working Group Members from the five ASEAN Consulates General, reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening ASEAN cooperation in the region.

During the meeting, the body reviewed ongoing initiatives, approved the minutes of the previous session, and received the financial report from Indonesia as ACGV Treasurer. The proceedings also highlighted the ceremonial turnover of the ACGV Chairship from the Philippines to Thailand, and the handover of the Treasurer role from Indonesia to Vietnam.

Under the Philippine Chairmanship, the Consuls General exchanged ideas, explored collaborative opportunities, and agreed on priority initiatives aimed at enhancing regional cooperation and supporting ASEAN communities across British Columbia.END

ASEAN Consuls General in Vancouver (ACGV) Conducts ACGV’s 2nd Meeting and Turnover Ceremony of ACGV Chairship

Philippine Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin (left) turns over the ACGV Chairship to Thailand’s Consul General Nattanipa Burusapat (right). (Photo by Vancouver PCG)

Consul Gina A. Jamoralin (5th from the left) chairs the 2nd meeting of the ASEAN Consuls General in Vancouver (ACGV). (Photo by Vancouver PCG)

Consul Syafran Haris (left) of Indonesia hands over the Treasurer role to Consul Thai Phuong (right) of Vietnam. (Photo by Vancouver PCG)

ACGV Consuls General and Working Group Members share ideas and explore ways to work together in support of ASEAN communities in British Columbia. (Photo by Vancouver PCG)

(Above and below photos) ACGV Consuls General and Working Group Members pose for photos after the productive meeting. (Photos by Vancouver PCG)

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