(Kuala Lumpur, 19th) The Secretariat for the ASEAN Artificial Intelligence (AI) Security Network will be established in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, serving as an important platform to drive the region's digital technology development and strengthen digital governance.
According to Vietnam News Agency, Malaysia's Minister of Digital, Gobind Singh, stated that digital ministers of ASEAN countries have reached a consensus on the creation of the ASEAN Artificial Intelligence Security Network, which will be formally approved by ASEAN heads of state at the 47th ASEAN Summit held in Kuala Lumpur in 2025. This marks a key step for ASEAN in developing AI in a safe, trustworthy, and responsible manner.
Gobind Singh pointed out that the ASEAN Artificial Intelligence Security Network will act as a regional cooperation mechanism to assist member states in enhancing collaboration, promoting capacity building, and formulating relevant regulations and protective measures. While promoting innovation, it will also raise the overall level of preparedness in responding to risks associated with artificial intelligence.
He also shared that during a recent meeting in Hanoi with ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, both parties reaffirmed Malaysia's firm commitment to promoting the digital future of the ASEAN region and agreed to accelerate the advancement of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) as an important engine for future regional economic growth.
Gobind Singh pointed out that DEFA is expected to further drive regional economic development by improving cross-border trade conditions, enhancing system interoperability, and increasing market access. More importantly, the agreement can lower the threshold for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises to participate in the regional market, create new growth opportunities, and expand their client base.
He emphasized that Malaysia will continue to closely cooperate with all ASEAN member countries to build a safe, sustainable, and inclusive digital future, support economic and social activities across all levels of society within the region, and at the same time enhance ASEAN's overall competitiveness in the global digital economy.
Gobind Singh pointed out that the ASEAN Artificial Intelligence Security Network will act as a regional cooperation mechanism to assist member states in enhancing collaboration, promoting capacity building, and formulating relevant regulations and protective measures. While promoting innovation, it will also raise the overall level of preparedness in responding to risks associated with artificial intelligence.
He also shared that during a recent meeting in Hanoi with ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, both parties reaffirmed Malaysia's firm commitment to promoting the digital future of the ASEAN region and agreed to accelerate the advancement of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) as an important engine for future regional economic growth.
Gobind Singh pointed out that DEFA is expected to further drive regional economic development by improving cross-border trade conditions, enhancing system interoperability, and increasing market access. More importantly, the agreement can lower the threshold for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises to participate in the regional market, create new growth opportunities, and expand their client base.
He emphasized that Malaysia will continue to closely cooperate with all ASEAN member countries to build a safe, sustainable, and inclusive digital future, support economic and social activities across all levels of society within the region, and at the same time enhance ASEAN's overall competitiveness in the global digital economy.