Jakarta, 6 October 2025: The newly appointed Ambassador of Canada to ASEAN, Her Excellency Ambra Dickie, paid a courtesy visit to ERIA in Jakarta.

ERIA President Tetsuya Watanabe congratulated Ambassador Dickie on her new appointment and expressed appreciation for Canada’s continued support and collaboration through its Mission to ASEAN. Ambassador Dickie, in turn, thanked ERIA for its active engagement in ASEAN meetings and commended the institute’s role in supporting Canada’s participation in ASEAN-led initiatives.

During their meeting, both sides exchanged views on key regional developments, including energy security, clean energy transition, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence (AI). They reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing regional cooperation and promoting sustainable prosperity across ASEAN and beyond.