Phnom Penh (FN), Oct. 28 – Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen affirmed Cambodia’s commitment to steer ASEAN’s collective efforts to accomplish important tasks, especially in expediting the building process of an equitable, strong, and inclusive ASEAN Community, which are in line with core spirit of ASEAN: “One Vision, One Identity and One Community”.
According to the outcomes of the handover ceremony of the ASEAN Chairmanship, the premier also presented Cambodia’s key priorities in 2022 as follows:
“On Political and Security Pillar, Cambodia will focus on strengthening the ASEAN Centrality and ASEAN Unity, for both regional mechanism and external partners’ cooperation, based on the ASEAN Way and Principles stipulated in the ASEAN Charter, Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, and ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific. ASEAN must be resilient and strong against the pressure and influence stemming from rising geo-political competition, transnational-crimes, terrorism, climate change and infectious diseases, etc. to ensure our way forward in peace, security, and prosperity.
On Economic Pillar, Cambodia will promote effective implementation of all initiatives and measures agreed, as well as leverage trade agreements to the maximum so as to expedite the recovery of economic growth while we are living with Covid-19 in the new normal, and ensure that ASEAN remains an attractive and dynamic hub for trade and investment by enhancing both physical and digital connectivity; strengthening the capacity of MSMEs; and promoting the entrepreneurship amongst women and youth; as well as other priorities aimed at narrowing the development gaps and advancing regional integration.
On Socio-Cultural Pillar, Cambodia will strengthen the development of human resources to respond to the needs on the ground for community building, promote the participation of women and youth in building and maintaining peace, and develop an inclusive social protection system. Another key priority is strengthening people-to-people bonds to enhance the spirit of One ASEAN Identity.”
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