August 13, 2026

ASEAN Consuls General in Vancouver Commemorate the 59th Anniversary of ASEAN

VANCOUVER 13 August 2026 - The ASEAN Consuls General in Vancouver (ACGV), representing Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, hosted an ASEAN Day Reception on 07 August 2026 at the UBC Liu Institute for Global Issues to celebrate the 59th Founding Anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The event brought together members of the diplomatic community, government officials, academics, and partners from across British Columbia.

As Chair of the ACGV for June to December 2026, Consul General Nattanipa Burusapat of Thailand welcomed guests and highlighted ASEAN’s ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation and build closer ties with partners in Canada. MLA Paul Choi and UBC Professor Emeritus Paul Evans also shared brief remarks recognizing ASEAN’s growing importance and the strong connections between Southeast Asia and British Columbia.

Guests enjoyed a variety of traditional dishes prepared by the ASEAN Consulates, showcasing the region’s diverse food culture. The program also featured the ACGV’s donation of ASEAN books to selected universities in Vancouver. END

(Top photo) Consul General Burusapat delivers her welcome remarks as Chair of the ACGV.

(Left photo) UBC Professor Emeritus Evans shares his message recognizing ASEAN’s growing importance and the strong ties between Southeast Asia and British Columbia.

(Bottom photo) MLA Paul Choi, accompanied by MLA Anne Kang, conveys greetings on behalf of the Province of British Columbia and highlights the value of continued cooperation with ASEAN member states. (Photos by Vancouver PCG and Royal Thai Consulate)

ASEAN Consuls General in Vancouver Commemorate the 59th Anniversary of ASEAN

(Top photo) Consul General Burusapat delivers her welcome remarks as Chair of the ACGV.

(Left photo) UBC Professor Emeritus Evans shares his message recognizing ASEAN’s growing importance and the strong ties between Southeast Asia and British Columbia.

(Bottom photo) MLA Paul Choi, accompanied by MLA Anne Kang, conveys greetings on behalf of the Province of British Columbia and highlights the value of continued cooperation with ASEAN member states. (Photos by Vancouver PCG and Royal Thai Consulate)

Guests enjoying the food prepared by the different Consulates, featuring a variety of traditional dishes that showcased the rich and diverse culinary heritage of the ASEAN region. (Photos by Royal Thai Consulate)

Mr. Stephen Andrada of Western Community College receives the ASEAN book donation from Consul General Nattanipa Burusapat of Thailand, with members of the ACGV and distinguished guests looking on. (Photo by Vancouver PCG)

Consuls General of Thailand, Philippines and Malaysia welcoming Ms. Maj Yee, owner of Goldilocks Shop in Vancouver. (Photo by Vancouver PCG)

(Clockwise from the top) Consul General Jamoralin with Mr. Jeff Nankivell, President and CEO of Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APFC);

Consul General Thomas Schneider of Switzerland and spouse of Consul General Ricardo Arredondo with Consul General Jamoralin;

and Consul General Jamoralin joined by Japanese Consul General Takahashi Yoshiaki and Japan Airlines Vice President and Regional Manager for Canada Yasutaka Watanabe.

(Photos by Vancouver PCG)

Welcoming Minister Anne Kang, BC Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport (TACS). (Photo by Vancouver PCG)

Consul General Jamoralin with Ms. Heather McDermott, Deputy Director, Pacific Regional Office, Global Affairs Canada. (Photo by Vancouver PCG)

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