The ASEAN Center at the Social Sciences University of Ankara (SSUA) was honored to host H.E. Henry S. Bensurto, Jr., Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Türkiye and current Chair of the ASEAN Ankara Committee.The meeting focused on enhancing academic cooperation between SSUA and ASEAN member states, with particular attention to joint events, collaborative research projects, and cultural exchange initiatives to be organized during the Philippines’ chairmanship term.We look forward to strengthening our engagement with ASEAN through sustained and meaningful collaboration in the months ahead.