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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which is formed by 10 countries, celebrated its 40th anniversary, holding a great party at the residence of Indonesian ambassador on August 8th of 2007. |
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| From left: Ambassador of Thailand, Mrs. Siree Bunnag, Ambassados of Malaysia, Mr. Dato Ismail Mustapha, ambassador of Vietnam, Mr. Nguyen Tach Dinh, Ambassador of Indonesia, Mr. Bali Moniaga, and ambassador of Philippines, Mrs. Teresita Barsana. |
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The cheerful event counted on the presence of authorities of Brazilian government, ambassadors, diplomats, businessmen, members of Asian communities in Brasilia and personalities of Brasilia’s society. |
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| Mr. Edson Monteiro, Coordinator of Agência Brasileira de Cooperação (Brazilian Cooperation Agency) and Mrs. Regina Dunlop, Director of the Asia and Oceania Department of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. |
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| From left: Ambassador of Germany, Mr. Friedrich Prot von Kunow, Ambassador of Israel, Mrs. Tzipora Rimon, Ambassador of Romania, Mr. Mihai Zamfir, and ambassador of Bulgaria, Mr. Nicolay Tzatchev. |
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| Mr. Hengki A. Pinandito, Financial Attaché of the embassy of Indonesia (left) and Mr. Aung Kyaw Linn, Second Secretary of the Embassy of Myanmar. |
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| From left: Ambassador of Sudan, Mr. Rahamtalla Mohamed Osman, ambassador of Ghana, Mr. Samuel Kofi Dadey, and ambassador of Zimbabwe, Mr. Thomas S. Bvuma. |
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The guests were received by the ambassadors of Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, and after the arrival of all guests, the ambassador of Indonesia, Mr. Bali Moniaga welcomed everyone. Then, the ambassador of Thailand, Mrs. Siree Bunnag, made a speech emphasizing the economic importance of Asian countries and the growth of relations among them and Brazil. Her speech was very much applauded by all the guests. |
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| Ambassador of Indonesia, Mr. Bali Moniaga, welcomes all the guests. |
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| Ambassador of Thailand, Mrs. Siree Bunnag, makes speech emphasizing the economic potential of the countries of ASEAN and their relations with Brazil. |
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The ambassador of Thailand, Mrs. Siree Bunnag, representing all the ambassadors members of ASEAN, delivered commemorative plates to authorities of Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chamber of Deputies and Federal Senate. The President of the Chamber of Deputies, Deputy Arlindo Chinaglia, thanked in name of Brazilian government for the act of sympathy and friendship. |
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| President of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies, Mr. Arlindo Chinaglia, and the director of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Regina Dunlop (below), received homage from ASEAN. |
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| Deputy Arlindo Chinaglia makes a speech thanking the homage in name of the Brazilian government. |
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| Continuing the event, there was a draw of art objects from ASEAN countries among the guests, also delivering trophies of the golf tournament held for the anniversary of such important association. |
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| Guests received many gifts on the draw. |
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| Ambassadress of Uruguay, Mrs. Mariela Gillet Mogan, was one of the lucky ones. |
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| Brazilian Senator Heráclito Fortes also received a gift. |
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| Ambassador of Indonesia, Mr. Bali Moniaga, was the winner of the Golf Tournament. |
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| After the awards, the dinner of typical dishes from the countries members of ASEAN was served at the dinner hall of the residence and everyone could taste the most diversified flavors. |
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| Typical dishes were tasted by all the guests. |
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| Ambassador of Australia, Mr. Peter Heyward, ambassadress Susan Heyward and ambassadress of Honduras, Mrs. Rosa Maria Lozano. |
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| Ambassador of Thailand, Mrs. Siree Bunnag, and ambassador of Indonesia, Mr. Bali Moniaga, seen here with President of THE GUIDE Business Consultancy, Mr. Pedro Paulo Moreira. |
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| The event of fraternization among the countries members of ASEAN and Brazil was very praised and the Asian ambassadors were very complimented. |
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| The event was marked by fraternization. |
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THE GUIDE congratulates the countries members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the success of its celebration. |
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