Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - Thailand, Cambodia, and Indonesia have issued ajoint statement regarding their respective roles as hosts of three upcomingleaders’ meetings in 2022.
The three ASEAN member states made a joint statement, saying that it is aprivilege to host ASEAN-related meetings from November 11 to 13, the G20 Summitin Indonesia from November 15 to 16, and the Asia Pacific Economic Leaders’Meeting in Thailand from November 18 to 19.
The joint statement said that these meetings “share commonalities that providea unique opportunity for all participating countries/economies to jointlyadvance the collective global and regional agenda and efforts to bring peace,prosperity, and sustainable and inclusive development to all our peoples.”
According to the joint statement, ASEAN, under the banner of "ASEANA.C.T.: Addressing Challenges Together," commits to addressing the commonchallenges they face and maintaining the dynamism of ASEAN Community buildingwith a strong sense of togetherness.
Member states are determined to strengthen their resilience in the face ofglobal uncertainties and to maintain ASEAN’s central role in the regionalarchitecture that emphasises constructive engagement based on the principle ofequal mutual respect and interest.
Accelerating their efforts to recover from COVID-19 impacts, promoting ASEANintegration and competitiveness for long-term and inclusive growth in thecontext of the 4IR, and enhancing peoples’ health security and socialprotection are among their top priorities.
The G20, with its theme of “Recover Together, Recover Stronger,” aims tofacilitate a strong and inclusive recovery for all. Indonesia is committed toensuring the G20 is relevant not only for its members but also for the world atlarge, particularly developing countries. Three priority areas have beenidentified, namely, strengthening global health architecture, digitaltransformation, and energy transitions, so that the G20 can serve as a catalystfor a strong and inclusive global recovery.
As for APEC 2022, the theme of “Open. Connect. Balance.” reflects the commongoal and commitment of member economies to address the enormous challengesarising from the pandemic and conflicts whose adverse ramifications are beingfelt worldwide. It aims at advancing the vision for an open, dynamic,resilient, and peaceful Asia-Pacific community.
As the host economy, Thailand calls for a refreshed conversation on the FreeTrade Area of the Asia Pacific, advocates a safe and seamless return to travel,and emphasizes inclusivity and sustainability, through the application of thebio-circular-green economic model, as pivotal elements helping the region andthe world to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
As Chairs of these important meetings this year, Cambodia, Indonesia, andThailand are determined to work with all their partners and stakeholders toensure a spirit of cooperation, as member states in Southeast Asia continue tostrengthen ASEAN centrality, credibility, and relevance in maintaining peaceand stability in their regional and global endeavors./.
The three ASEAN member states made a joint statement, saying that it is aprivilege to host ASEAN-related meetings from November 11 to 13, the G20 Summitin Indonesia from November 15 to 16, and the Asia Pacific Economic Leaders’Meeting in Thailand from November 18 to 19.
The joint statement said that these meetings “share commonalities that providea unique opportunity for all participating countries/economies to jointlyadvance the collective global and regional agenda and efforts to bring peace,prosperity, and sustainable and inclusive development to all our peoples.”
According to the joint statement, ASEAN, under the banner of "ASEANA.C.T.: Addressing Challenges Together," commits to addressing the commonchallenges they face and maintaining the dynamism of ASEAN Community buildingwith a strong sense of togetherness.
Member states are determined to strengthen their resilience in the face ofglobal uncertainties and to maintain ASEAN’s central role in the regionalarchitecture that emphasises constructive engagement based on the principle ofequal mutual respect and interest.
Accelerating their efforts to recover from COVID-19 impacts, promoting ASEANintegration and competitiveness for long-term and inclusive growth in thecontext of the 4IR, and enhancing peoples’ health security and socialprotection are among their top priorities.
The G20, with its theme of “Recover Together, Recover Stronger,” aims tofacilitate a strong and inclusive recovery for all. Indonesia is committed toensuring the G20 is relevant not only for its members but also for the world atlarge, particularly developing countries. Three priority areas have beenidentified, namely, strengthening global health architecture, digitaltransformation, and energy transitions, so that the G20 can serve as a catalystfor a strong and inclusive global recovery.
As for APEC 2022, the theme of “Open. Connect. Balance.” reflects the commongoal and commitment of member economies to address the enormous challengesarising from the pandemic and conflicts whose adverse ramifications are beingfelt worldwide. It aims at advancing the vision for an open, dynamic,resilient, and peaceful Asia-Pacific community.
As the host economy, Thailand calls for a refreshed conversation on the FreeTrade Area of the Asia Pacific, advocates a safe and seamless return to travel,and emphasizes inclusivity and sustainability, through the application of thebio-circular-green economic model, as pivotal elements helping the region andthe world to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
As Chairs of these important meetings this year, Cambodia, Indonesia, andThailand are determined to work with all their partners and stakeholders toensure a spirit of cooperation, as member states in Southeast Asia continue tostrengthen ASEAN centrality, credibility, and relevance in maintaining peaceand stability in their regional and global endeavors./.
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