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George Yeo was a Singaporean diplomat who notably shaped Asia Pacific relations throughout his career. As Foreign Minister from 2004 to 2011, he significantly contributed to ASEAN’s development and multilateral diplomacy. His work focused on regional stability and cooperation, particularly within So...

Retno Marsudi is an Indonesian diplomat who served as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2014 to 2024, making her the first woman to hold the position. During her tenure under President Joko Widodo, she emphasized an independent and active foreign policy, strengthening Indonesia's diplom...

Hassan Wirajuda is an Indonesian diplomat who served as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2001 to 2009 under Presidents Megawati Sukarnoputri and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. He played a central role in defining Indonesia's democratic foreign policy following the fall of the Suharto regime...

Vivian Balakrishnan is a Singaporean politician and diplomat who has served as the country's Minister for Foreign Affairs since 2015. Before taking on the foreign affairs portfolio, he was the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources from 2008 to 2015. Trained as an ophthalmologist, he enter...

The ASEAN Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) is a peace treaty signed by the founding members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations at the 1976 Bali Summit. It establishes foundational principles for regional relations, including mutual respect for independence, sovereig...

Enrique Manalo is a Filipino career diplomat who has served as Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines since July 2022, appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. He previously served as the Philippines' Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York and as Acting Secretary of F...

Marty Natalegawa is an Indonesian diplomat who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2009 to 2014 under President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. He played a significant role in ASEAN diplomacy, including efforts to forge consensus among member states regarding South China Sea disputes. Prior to his...

K. Shanmugam is a prominent Singaporean politician and former lawyer who has played a central role in the country's government for over a decade. A member of the ruling People's Action Party, he has served as the Minister for Home Affairs and the Minister for Law since 2008, concurrently managing bo...

Thongloun Sisoulith is a Lao politician who became president of Laos and general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party in 2021. He previously served as minister of foreign affairs from 2006 to 2016 and as prime minister from 2016 to 2021. His career has placed him at the center of Lao st...

Teodoro Locsin Jr. is a Filipino diplomat, lawyer, and politician who served as the Philippines' Secretary of Foreign Affairs under President Rodrigo Duterte from 2018 to 2022. Prior to his cabinet role, he served multiple terms as a representative for the legislative district of Makati City. He was...

Nguyen Manh Cam is a Vietnamese politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1991 to 2000 and later as Deputy Prime Minister.

Hor Namhong is a Cambodian politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1998 to 2016 and held the title of Deputy Prime Minister.

The Maxus MG Extender is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by SAIC Motor, initially released in 2016 and primarily sold in Southeast Asia and South America.

Saifuddin Abdullah is a Malaysian politician who served two terms as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, first from 2018 to 2020 and again from 2022 to 2023.

Saleumxay Kommasith is a Laotian politician who has served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos since 2016 and later as Deputy Prime Minister.

Thai diplomat Don Pramudwinai served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2015 to 2023 under the military-backed governments of Prayuth Chan-ocha and Prawit Wongsuwon.

Singaporean diplomat and politician who served as Singapore's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and as Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.

Hishammuddin Hussein is a Malaysian politician who served as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2021 to 2022 under Prime Minister Ismail Sabri.

Bui Thanh Son is a Vietnamese politician who has served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2021, previously serving as Deputy Minister.

Thai diplomat Maris Sangiampongsa was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2023 under Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, drawing on a career as ambassador to multiple countries.

Filipino politician Alan Peter Cayetano served as Secretary of Foreign Affairs from 2017 to 2018 under President Rodrigo Duterte before becoming Speaker of the House.

Mohamad bin Hasan is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia since December 2023 under Prime Minister Anwar.

U Than Swe is a Myanmar official who currently serves as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs appointed in 2023.

Nguyen Dy Nien is a Vietnamese diplomat who served as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2000 to 2006 under President Tran Duc Luong.

Indonesian politician Sugiono was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2024 under President Prabowo Subianto, having previously served in the House of Representatives.

Wunna Maung Lwin is a Myanmar diplomat who served as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2011 to 2016 under President Thein Sein.