AIPA 41 highlights regional security, Covid-19 response plans
The General Assembly this year adopted many reports and resolutions, including Sustainable Development, Education and Culture Cooperation and Social Affairs.
The General Assembly this year adopted many reports and resolutions, including Sustainable Development, Education and Culture Cooperation and Social Affairs.
ASEAN has been going through this year difficulties in a cohesive and responsive manner largely thanks to Vietnam’s leadership.
With joint efforts from governments and parliaments in ASEAN, the bloc would be successful in building a united, strong and independent ASEAN Community for peace, stability and prosperity.
The disruption of supply chains as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic is a major concern, as all ASEAN members are export-oriented, said Vietnam’s Trade Minister Tran Tuan Anh.
Vietnam has suggested setting up a Joint Ministerial Working Group in ASEAN to cope with the coronavirus epidemic.
Leading the 10-nation bloc in 2020 with the theme of “Cohesive and Responsive”, Vietnam has identified 5 key priorities.
Vietnam has affirmed its role in international agenda thanks to its consistent foreign policy which highlights independence and being friend with all countries.
The ASEAN chair is by tradition expected to show restraint and place the region’s interests before its own.