On 8 August 2017, H.E. Mr Biravij Suwanpradhes attended the flag-raising ceremony in commemoration of ASEAN Day at the International Convention Centre in Berakas. Also present were the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Brunei Darussalam and ambassadors of ASEAN member countries to Brunei Darussalam. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of ASEAN.