ASEAN, Canada agree to soon lift ties to Strategic Partnership

ASEAN and Canada agreed to soon elevate their dialogue relationship to a Strategic Partnership during the ASEAN-Canada Ministerial Meeting held online on September 10 as part of the 53rd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM-53).

Thursday, September 10, 2020 18:40

ASEAN, Canada agree to soon lift ties to Strategic Partnership ảnh 1

Deputy PM and FM Pham Binh Minh at the ASEAN-Canada Ministerial Meeting (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – ASEAN and Canada agreed to soon elevate their dialogue relationship to a StrategicPartnership during the ASEAN-Canada Ministerial Meeting held online onSeptember 10 as part of the 53rd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM-53).

The foreign ministers highly valued Canada'sactive participation in ASEAN-established and -led mechanisms, especially theASEAN Regional Forum (ARF). Countries acknowledged Canada's wish to participate more deeply in other ASEAN-ledmechanisms such as the East Asia Summit (EAS) and the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ MeetingPlus (ADMM ).

ASEAN also appreciated Canada's timely support for the region’s fight against COVID-19, with theprovision of medical protective equipmentworth 4.5 million CAD.

Both sides noted the positive progress in theASEAN-Canada dialogue relationship in all fields, especially theeffective implementation of the ASEAN-Canada Action Plan 2016-2020.

Canadian Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagneexpressed his support for ASEAN's central role in the dynamically developingregional architecture. He announced a grant of approximately 10 millionCAD for the Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchangesfor Development (SEED) programme.

Speaking at the meeting,Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister PhamBinh Minh spoke highly of Canada’s active and constructive participation inASEAN's efforts for a region of peace, stability and development.

Vietnam welcomes Canada for supporting ASEAN initiatives torespond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the ASEAN COVID-19 Response Fund andthe Regional Reserve of Medical Supplies, Minh said, expressed his wish that Canadawill cooperate with and support ASEAN in minimising the COVID-19 impacts in allaspects and in post-pandemic recovery.

Canada is ASEAN's third largest trade partner and one of themajor economies of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-PacificPartnership (CPTPP), he said, adding that Vietnam wants countries to togetheroptimise the potential of the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement in the future.

The Vietnamese representative also appreciated Canada'ssupport for ASEAN’s central role in maintaining and promoting peace, stability,security and safety of navigation, freedom of navigation and aviation in theEast Sea.

At the end of the meeting, theministers agreed to approve the ASEAN-CanadaAction Plan 2021-2025./.

VNA

#ASEAN 2020 #Canada #ASEAN-Canada Ministerial Meeting #ASEAN Regional Forum #AMM-53 #Vietnam #VietnamPlus #Vietnam news Canada ASEAN

See more

This file photo taken Sept. 4, 2019, shows the third round of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the Republic of Korea and Malaysia in Seoul. (Photo: Yonhap)

Malaysia, RoK hold 9th round of FTA negotiations

13/05/2025 09:16

The latest round of talks for an FTA is scheduled to kick off in Kuala Lumpur for a three-day run, involving some 70 trade officials from the two countries.

ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn speaks at the University of Auckland. (Photo: ASEAN Secretariat)

ASEAN Secretary-General urges stronger ties with external partners to address global trade challenges

13/05/2025 09:09

ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn has urged New Zealand and ASEAN to work closely to ensure that shifting trade dynamics do not undermine the rules-based multilateral trading system both sides support.

Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri (R) speaks in a meeting on the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) Upgrade in Jakarta on May 9. (Photo: VNA).

Indonesia committed to promoting ATIGA Upgrade

13/05/2025 05:08

The upgrade seeks to modernise the the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) framework, making it more facilitative for businesses and responsive to regional and global challenges.

Delegates at the regional energy forum in Kuala Lumpur (Photo: ASEAN Centre for Energy)

Malaysia pushes for joint ASEAN efforts on green energy financing

13/05/2025 04:37

A study by the International Renewable Energy Agency estimated that ASEAN will need around 29.4 trillion USD by 2050 to fully transition to renewables and most of which remains unfunded.

Malaysia works hard to expand semiconductor ecosystem

13/05/2025 04:01

According to Ben Simpfendorfer, head of the consultancy Oliver Wyman Forum, said Malaysia could explore potential areas such as solar panel manufacturing, battery storage systems, and clean energy products.

New car models are showcased at the Bangkok International Motor Show 2024. (Photo: bangkokpost.com)

Thailand, Australia enhance sustainable and stable regional trade

13/05/2025 03:20

One of significant topics in their discussion was Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), a framework promoting low- and zero-emission vehicles. The standard is effective from January 1, with enforcement beginning on July 1.

Ambassador of the European Union to Malaysia Rafael Daerr delivers a keynote address at the Powering Resilience: EU-Malaysia Partnership in Turbulent Times forum. (Photo: Bernama)

Malaysia – EU FTA expected to promote ASEAN – EU ties

13/05/2025 02:15

The EU hopes that the agreement will replicate the success of the EU-Vietnam FTA, which has helped bilateral trade grow strongly since it came into force in 2020.

Thai students and other passengers, many wearing face masks, ride a boat along the Chao Phraya River. (Photo: Bangkok Post)

Thailand: Covid resurgence ‘no cause for alarm’

13/05/2025 01:10

From January 1 to May 10, up to 53,676 COVID-19 cases and 16 deaths have been reported in Thailand. Bangkok recorded the most infections with 16,723 cases, peaking during the week of April 27 to May 3 at 14,349 cases, including two deaths.

Climate Governance Malaysia director Gary Theseira suggests that Malaysia ties up with Indonesia and the Philippines to jointly develop nuclear plants. (Photo: freemalaysiatoday)

Malaysia a prime site for nuclear plants: expert

12/05/2025 21:10

He said locating nuclear power plants in less tectonically active parts of Southeast Asia, such as Malaysia, would be a more logical approach.

Most Venerable Thich Minh Quang speaks at the meeting (Photo: VNA)

Lao ceremony marks Lord Buddha’s 2569th birthday

12/05/2025 19:00

Phat Tich pagoda in Vientiane, Laos held a ceremony on May 12 morning to celebrate Lord Buddha’s 2569th birthday, drawing monks, nuns, and members of the Vietnamese community in Laos.

Singapore’s gold sales skyrocket during January-April

12/05/2025 16:43

During January-March period, Singaporeans bought 2.5 tonnes of gold bullion, a 35% increase compared with the same period last year – the biggest year-on-year jump since 2010.

Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid during a meeting with the head of Asia-Pacific of GSMA, Julian Gorman, in Jakarta on May 8. (Photo: Antara)

Indonesia accelerates development of 5G ecosystem

12/05/2025 16:32

Indonesian Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to building and strengthening the 5G infrastructure and technological ecosystem both nationwide and across the Asia-Pacific region.

A China-Laos Railway cargo train being loaded at Wangjiaying West Station in Kunming, Yunnan province (Source: Xinhua)

Yunnan (China), ASEAN enjoy steady growth in trade

12/05/2025 15:22

ASEAN has remained Yunnan's largest trading partner for 20 consecutive years.

Senior citizens in Paltok Elementary School in Quezon City cast their votes, with the help of their relatives on May 12. (Photo: tribune.net.ph)

Philippines holds midterm elections

12/05/2025 14:27

About 163,000 police officers have been deployed nationwide to ensure security at polling stations, in coordination with the military, fire brigades and other support units. In addition, the government has extended the early voting period for the elderly and people with disabilities, starting at 5 am on May 12.