ASEAN strengthens connectivity coordination
Jakarta (VNA) – The ASEAN Connectivity Coordinating
Committee (ACCC) recently organised a workshop via videoconference on
strengthening coordination and engaging ASEAN’s external partners in the
Implementation of the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC) 2025.
The event brought together
more than 120 delegates, including representatives from the ACCC, national
coordinators, national focal points of the MPAC 2025 and relevant ASEAN sectoral
bodies.
At the workshop,
participants shared good practices, challenges, and lessons learnt in
undertaking coordination on MPAC 2025 and other connectivity related
cooperation as well as the alignment of MPAC 2025 initiatives. They
also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation with ASEAN dialogue partners and
other external partners for the implementation of the MPAC 2025 and promoting
synergies across various connectivity initiatives within and beyond the region.
Cambodian Ambassador to
ASEAN Yeap Samnang said the workshop is a platform to exchange
views and explore ways and means to bolster coordination, as well as further
engage external partners towards delivering the MPAC 2025
“By enhancing engagement
with all relevant stakeholders, we will be able to realise the goal of ASEAN
Connectivity. We will continue to conduct regular interactions in addressing
alignment at the regional and national levels,” he added.
The MPAC 2025, which is an integral part of the
ASEAN 2025: Forging Ahead Together, aims to tackle cross-cutting connectivity
issues towards achieving a seamlessly and comprehensively connected and
integrated ASEAN that will promote competitiveness, inclusiveness, and a
greater sense of community.
As set out in the 2016 Vientiane Declaration
on the Adoption of the MPAC 2025; ACCC, national coordinators and national
focal points have been tasked by the leaders of ASEAN to coordinate closely
with relevant stakeholders and to mobilise resources for the implementation of the MPAC 2025./.