Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh chaired the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Interface with ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Representatives. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister andForeign Minister Pham Binh Minh chaired the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Interfacewith ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Representativesthat was held online on September 10.
The ministers praised the commission’s efforts in implementingthe 2016-2020 work plan, saying they have approved the work plan for 2021-2025and the 2021 priority programme of AICHR.
They urged the commission to better its performance inpromoting and protecting human rights in the region, practically contributingto the people-centred ASEAN Community building.
In his remarks, Minh said AICHR has contributed to thegrouping’s efforts to ease the adverse impact of COVID-19, especially tovulnerable groups.
Minh suggested the commission play an active role inthe building of the ASEAN recovery framework and the mid-term review of the Blueprints of the ASEAN Community’s three pillars./.
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