Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung, head of Vietnam’s ASEAN SOM (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung, head of Vietnam’s ASEAN SOM, has suggested ASEAN and China prioritise coordination in fighting COVID-19 and spurring sustainable recovery.
In his remarks on behalf of ASEAN at the 27th ASEAN-ChinaSenior Officials’ Consultation (ACSOC), held via video conference on May 18, Dung saiddespite a raft of challenges caused by the pandemic, the two sides have madeefforts to maintain and promote their cooperation momentum, thus reaping significant achievements over the past time.
He also proposed the ten-member grouping and China worktogether so as to effectively cope with emerging challenges.
The official emphasised the significance of boostingtrade and investment, cooperating in sub-regional development and narrowing development gapsvia mechanisms, including the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation.
He also proposed the ten-member grouping and China worktogether so as to effectively cope with emerging challenges.
The official emphasised the significance of boostingtrade and investment, cooperating in sub-regional development and narrowing development gapsvia mechanisms, including the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation.
He expressed a hope that the sides will activelycontribute to ensuring an environment of peace, security, stability and rule of law, exercise self-restraint and settle disputes and differences peacefully.
Dung proposed ASEAN and China continue their close coordinationto fully and effectively implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties inthe East Sea (DOC) and strive to build an effective Code of Conduct in theEast Sea (COC) in line with international law, including the 1982 UnitedNations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982 UNCLOS).
Dung proposed ASEAN and China continue their close coordinationto fully and effectively implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties inthe East Sea (DOC) and strive to build an effective Code of Conduct in theEast Sea (COC) in line with international law, including the 1982 UnitedNations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982 UNCLOS).
China reiterated the importance it attaches to ASEAN, itswish to elevate the bilateral ties to a new height, and its support for ASEAN’scentrality in East Asia.
In response, ASEAN applauded China’s contributions tothe bilateral cooperation across spheres.
In response, ASEAN applauded China’s contributions tothe bilateral cooperation across spheres.
The two sides consented to further their coordinationin COVID-19 prevention and control.
China pledged to supply COVID-19 vaccine tocountries, including ASEAN member nations, in a fair manner, and join hands with ASEAN in realising the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework.
The 27th ASEAN-China Senior Officials’ Consultation (ACSOC) was held via video conference on May 18. (Photo: VNA)
The two sides shared the view that despite the impact of the pandemic, ASEAN - China cooperation has been maintained and expanded, with two-way trade jumping 32.9 percent. ASEAN accounted for 15 percent of China’s trade revenue, making them become leading trade partnersof each other over the past year.
The two sides agreed to coordinate to successfully organiseactivities marking the 30th anniversary of ASEAN-China dialoguerelations, thus creating a new impulse for their cooperation in all fields.
They concurred to strengthen partnership in theCOVID-19 fight, ramp up efforts for recovery, boost trade andinvestment links through the effective implementation of the ASEAN-China FreeTrade Agreement (ACFTA), promote trade liberalisation, and press ahead withdigital technology and digital economy.
ASEAN countries welcomed China’s early ratification of theRegional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) last March, which, theysaid, demonstrates China’s strong commitment to free and open multilateraltrade.
ASEAN and China agreed to soon resume negotiations disruptedby COVID-19 to soon reach the COC.
The countries also discussed other regional andinternational issues of shared concern.
They consented to organise the Special ASEAN-ChinaMinisters’ Meeting in early June./.
China pledged to supply COVID-19 vaccine tocountries, including ASEAN member nations, in a fair manner, and join hands with ASEAN in realising the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework.
The 27th ASEAN-China Senior Officials’ Consultation (ACSOC) was held via video conference on May 18. (Photo: VNA)The two sides shared the view that despite the impact of the pandemic, ASEAN - China cooperation has been maintained and expanded, with two-way trade jumping 32.9 percent. ASEAN accounted for 15 percent of China’s trade revenue, making them become leading trade partnersof each other over the past year.
The two sides agreed to coordinate to successfully organiseactivities marking the 30th anniversary of ASEAN-China dialoguerelations, thus creating a new impulse for their cooperation in all fields.
They concurred to strengthen partnership in theCOVID-19 fight, ramp up efforts for recovery, boost trade andinvestment links through the effective implementation of the ASEAN-China FreeTrade Agreement (ACFTA), promote trade liberalisation, and press ahead withdigital technology and digital economy.
ASEAN countries welcomed China’s early ratification of theRegional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) last March, which, theysaid, demonstrates China’s strong commitment to free and open multilateraltrade.
ASEAN and China agreed to soon resume negotiations disruptedby COVID-19 to soon reach the COC.
The countries also discussed other regional andinternational issues of shared concern.
They consented to organise the Special ASEAN-ChinaMinisters’ Meeting in early June./.
VNA
