ASEAN, ESCAP promote partnership in SDG implementation

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) convened a meeting in New York on July 7 to seek measures to speed up the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strengthen their partnership.
ASEAN, ESCAP promote partnership in SDG implementation ảnh 1Ambassadors, permanent representatives of ASEAN member countries at the meeting. (Source: baoquocte.vn)
New York (VNA) – The United Nations Economicand Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Association ofSoutheast Asian Nations (ASEAN) convened a meeting in New York on July 7 toseek measures to speed up the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strengthentheir partnership.

UN Under-Secretary-General and ESCAP ExecutiveSecretary Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana underlined that the ESCAP's 78th sessionfocused on promoting regional cooperation, promoting trade links, andincreasing financial resources for the implementation of the SDGs.

Regarding priorities in the time to come,she expressed her hope to promote collaboration with regional organisations,including the ASEAN Secretariat.

Addressing the meeting, Ambassador DangHoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, agreed with assessmentsof the ESCAP and the UN Under-Secretary-General on difficulties during theimplementation of the SDGs, especially when the progress on some goals has beenpushed back or reversed.

Giang highlighted the importanceof finding the root of the problem, thus seeking solutions to bring theimplementation of the SDGs back on track and achieve the target by 2030 atglobal and regional levels.

The Vietnamese representative suggested the ESCAP Secretariat continue to strengthen cooperation, shareexperience with and provide technical assistance to the ASEAN Secretariat inpromoting the implementation of the SDGs in the region.

Vietnam always considers the people as the centre and driving force of development, he said, noting that in recent years,the country has obtained many achievements in socio-economic development andduring the implementation of the SDGs.

Ambassadors, permanent representatives of ASEANmember countries thanked the ESCAP for its support and appreciated the role of thecommission in promoting the implementation of the SDGs in the region.

Theydiscussed emerging global issues such as climate change, conflicts, the environment,food security and digital transformation. They agreed to strengthen cooperationbetween the ESCAP and ASEAN in promoting sustainable development and responding tocurrent global challenges.

Established in 1947, the ESCAP is one of fiveregional commissions under the United Nations Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC), which focuses on supporting socio-economic development in Asia - the Pacific. The ESCAP has 53 official members and nine associate members./.
VNA
#ESCAP #ASEAN #Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) #ASEAN Secretariat #Vietnam #Vietnam news #Vietnam News Agency
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Vietnam aims to deepen partnership with UN, ESCAP: Diplomat

Vietnam aims to deepen partnership with UN, ESCAP: Diplomat

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam will attend the 78th session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) which will be held in Bangkok, Thailand from May 23-27, at the invitation of Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, UN Under Secretary General and Executive Secretary of ESCAP.
Deputy PM addresses 78th session of ESCAP

Deputy PM addresses 78th session of ESCAP

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam addressed the opening of the 78th session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) held in Bangkok on May 23, which he is attending at the invitation of Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, United Nations Under Secretary General and Executive Secretary of ESCAP.
Two Vietnamese agencies elected to ESCAP organisations’ governing councils

Two Vietnamese agencies elected to ESCAP organisations’ governing councils

The General Statistics Office (GSO) of Vietnam and the Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Post-Harvest Technology (VIAEP) on May 25 were elected to the Governing Councils of the Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific (SIAP) and the Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanisation (CSAM) under the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

See more

The RoK's Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok speaks at a trilateral meeting with his Japanese and Chinese counterparts in Georgia. (Photo: Yonhap)

ASEAN+3 to create new financing facility against regional crises

The Republic of Korea (RoK), China and Japan agreed on May 3 to reinforce the regional financial safety net, along with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), by launching a new financing facility programme meant to extend greater support in case of a financial crisis.

Thailand to apply VAT on imports sent via post

Thailand to apply VAT on imports sent via post

The Customs Department of Thailand is scheduled to commence the collection of value-added tax (VAT) on imported goods sent via postal services, regardless of the goods value, starting in May.
Malaysia asserts pioneering role in halal industry

Malaysia asserts pioneering role in halal industry

Malaysia should harness the collective expertise and resources to drive sustainable growth and development of the halal industry, according to Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
ASEAN Future Forum 2024 enters first session

ASEAN Future Forum 2024 enters first session

The first session of the ASEAN Future Forum 2024 (AFF 2024) in Hanoi on April 23 focused on fast and sustainable growth for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
ASEAN youth empowered to unleash potential: ASEAN chief

ASEAN youth empowered to unleash potential: ASEAN chief

ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn reaffirmed ASEAN leaders' commitment to empowering the youth to unleash their full potential when he had a dialogue with ASEAN youth in Hanoi on April 22 on the sidelines of the ASEAN Future Forum (AF 2024).
ASEAN bolsters intellectual property cooperation

ASEAN bolsters intellectual property cooperation

The 72nd meeting of the ASEAN Working Group on Intellectual Property Cooperation (AWGIPC) and related meetings are being held by the Ministry of Science and Technology’s Intellectual Property Office (IPO) of Vietnam in the central city of Da Nang on April 22-26.