The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) issued a press release on the outcomes of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), the 22nd ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting, and the 28th ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) Meeting, held via teleconferences on November 12.
At a ceremony to announce result of ASEAN Year 2020 (Photo: VNA)
Phnom Penh (VNA) - TheCambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) issueda press release on the outcomes of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM),the 22nd ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting, and the 28th ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) Meeting, held via teleconferences on November 12.
The meetings were heldahead of the 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings, scheduled for November12-15.
Regarding the AMM, theCambodian side said ministers discussed preparations for the 37th ASEANSummit and their viewpoints on important developments in the region, ASEAN’s relationswith external partners, and regional and global issues of mutual concern.
The meeting highlightedthe importance of regional efforts to build an ASEAN Community and promoted a rule-based regional with ASEAN-centre regional architecture.
ASEAN foreign ministersshared their views on the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership(RCEP), which is scheduled to take place on the sidelines of the 37th ASEAN Summit, saying the deal is evidence of ASEAN’s strong commitments to promotinga multilateral trade system. The bloc’s response to COVID-19 and natural disasterswas also under discussion.
On the East Sea issue,they reaffirmed the importance of maintaining and promoting the East Sea as an areaof peace, stability, and prosperity, as well as ASEAN’s commitments to cooperatingwith China to reach a practical and effective Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).
As regards the 22nd APSC CouncilMeeting, the parties looked into the implementation of the ASEAN Political-SecurityCommunity plan, which is one of the three pillars of the ASEAN Community Vision2025.
They spoke highly of the cooperative effortsmade within the framework of the APSC pillar despite COVID-19.
The meeting underlined a need to take actionto boost trust in maritime cooperation, including holding workshops on ocean wasteand greater cooperation in ensuring fair and humanitarian treatment to fishermenin the East Sea.
𒁃 On the occasion, Cambodian Secretary ofState and head of the MFAIC’s SOM ASEAN, Eat Sophea,mentioned the importance of the ASEAN Regional Mine Center in the humanitarian aspect./.
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong sent a message of greetings to Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni on the occasion of Cambodia’s 67th Independence Day (November 9, 1953-2020).
China-ASEAN relations set an example for the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, boosted regional economic recovery, promoted regional peace and stability, and strengthened people-to-people ties, said Chinese Ambassador to ASEAN Deng Xijun.
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Vietnam plays an important role in Southeast Asia’s economic growth and is a key partner of her country in realising the shared vision of a peaceful, stable, and prosperous region, said Robyn Mudie, First Assistant Secretary of Office of Southeast Asia (OSA) – Southeast Asia Regional and Mainland Division at Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
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Indonesian Ambassador Rina P. Soemarno, who currently serves as Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Prague, emphasised the spirit of regional solidarity and cooperation, and the importance of enhancing ASEAN–Czech Republic relations.
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Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has outlined a six-point strategy to promote innovation, support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and push for Thailand's removal from the US Trade Representative (USTR)’s special 301 Watch List regarding intellectual property rights protection among trading partners.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Ly Duc Trung emphasised ASEAN’s central role in regional mechanisms such as the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and the East Asia Summit (EAS), highlighting its significant contribution to promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeast Asia.
The consumer index of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC), fell to 51.7 in July from 52.7 in the previous month. The sluggish economy and the trade war, as well as high living costs, continue to undermine confidence, the university said.
Deputy Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly Istvan Jakab expressed his hope for further deepening Hungary’s ties with ASEAN countries and called for their support for Hungary’s accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia.
The 30-storey tower crumbled seconds after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit neighbouring Myanmar on March 28. The partially built high-rise, meant to house the State Audit Office (SAO), was the only building in Thailand to collapse, killing 89 people on the site, mostly construction workers.
Indonesia’s waste generation is projected to exceed 50 million tonnes in 2025. Of the total, more than 20 million tonnes could potentially enter the ocean through rivers, coastal areas, small islands, ports, and marine activities, and thereby, pose a risk to coastal ecosystems and marine biota.
At a ceremony to announce result of ASEAN Year 2020 (Photo: VNA) 
