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Participants reviewed the reports and proposals made by the group. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh urged the group to actively implement the initiatives and agreements, thus submitting reports to the 37 ASEAN Summit slated for November this year. … [Read more...] about ASEAN 2020: Vietnam lauded for leading ASEAN Community through challenges

Hanoi (VNA) – The ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA)’s function is crucial in concerted efforts to build a people-oriented, people-centred ASEAN Community, said Kung Phoak, Deputy Secretary General of ASEAN. Speaking at the first plenary session of the 41st General Assembly of AIPA that is being held online from September 8-10, Phoak said AIPA parliamentarians are well-placed to reach out to the peoples of ASEAN and act as intermediaries between them and the policymakers. AIPA, as the region’s lead parliamentary organisation, is well-posed in enhancing the ASEAN’s integration process, he continued. AIPA plays a critical role in transposing regional commitments to national laws. Similarly, AIPA is pivotal in expediting ratifications of signed ASEAN agreements, aligning domestic laws and regulations with regional priorities while monitoring the implementation of these laws. This year 2020 was supposed to be an exciting year for ASEAN. While COVID-19 … [Read more...] about AIPA crucial in building people-centred ASEAN Community: ASEAN Deputy Secretary General

In the same context, he went on, ASEAN will and must continue to remain united in the resolve to make policy and law-making work for the benefit of peoples. ASEAN has to keep markets open, ensure the normal flows of trade and supply chain connectivity, particularly for essential products. Such a demonstration of regional commitment is critical, in light of the pressure to turn inward. … [Read more...] about AIPA crucial in building people-centered ASEAN Community: ASEAN Deputy Secretary General

Ho said ASEAN has entered its 6th decade, and celebrated the 5th year of the ASEAN Community. The bloc has grown strongly to become the world’s 5th largest economy, a key actor that holds centrality in advancing dialogue and cooperation for peace, security and prosperity in the region. … [Read more...] about Vietnam active in building ASEAN Community: Official

She voiced her support for the theme of AIPA 41 “Parliamentary Diplomacy for a Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN Community”, and said the Vietnam National Assembly applauded ASEAN’s initiatives in 2020 in order to maintain an environment of peace, security and stability in the region, promote regional connectivity, take advantages of opportunities brought by the fourth Industrial Revolution, and promote awareness on ASEAN community and identity as well as partnership for peace and sustainable development. … [Read more...] about 41st General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly opens