The 395th session of UNESCAP's Advisory Committee of Permanent Representatives and other Representatives Designated by Members of the Commission (ACPR) was held virtually. (Photo: VNA) Theonline event brought together nearly 100 representatives from members,associate members and observer countries of the United Nations Economic andSocial Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).
Themeeting focused on regional priorities during the implementation of theresolution of the 77th session of the commission adopted last April,with the theme of “Regional cooperation to build back better from crises inAsia and the Pacific.”
The delegatesalso looked into measures to push ahead with the realisation of the 2030 UNagenda on sustainable development in the region.
Theyshared the view on the need to ensure fair access to COVID-19 vaccines, drugsand effective, quality, safety and affordable treatment, which, they said, isthe core of the pandemic combat as well as post-pandemic recovery.
Internationalsolidarity and cooperation is significant to ensuring the fair access and handlinginternal inequalities at all levels, they said.
Participants discussed outcomes of the 7th session of theCommittee on Disaster Risk Reduction last April, along with preparationsfor major UNESCAP events in the time ahead like the 3rd session ofthe Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing forDevelopment slated for October, the 2nd MinisterialConference on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in Asia and the Pacificin November, and the 4th Ministerial Conference on Transport inDecember.
The UNESCAP maintains close cooperation and consultation between the members andthe secretariat through the ACPR. The ACPR is composed of UNESCAP members andassociate members and meets regularly to advise and exchange views with theExecutive Secretary on the Commission's work./.