A ceremony marking the 59th Anniversary of the founding of ASEAN, which falls on 8 August 2026, was jointly organized by the Embassies of Myanmar, Indonesia and Malaysia in Addis Ababa on 10 August 2026 at 18:00 hours at the premises of the Embassy of Malaysia. Myanmar Ambassador to Ethiopia H.E. U Aung Min Oo and officials from the Embassy of Myanmar participated in the event.
Ambassador Dawano Kedir, Director-General for Middle East, Asia, and Pacific Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, attended as the Guest of Honor. Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa-based Ambassadors, diplomats, and invited guests were also in attendance.
During the event, ASEAN member embassies served their respective traditional dishes, with the Embassy of Myanmar showcasing traditional Myanmar cuisines. This ceremony marks the first-ever ASEAN Day commemoration held in Ethiopia.
