23 August 2021 – 16:08
ASEAN discusses negotiating partners to accelerate further economic cooperation Moving forward to recover the economy from Covid-19 Emphasis on the movement of goods and services between each other.
Mr. Sunart Nithiuthai, Deputy Director-General of the Department of International Trade Negotiations The Ministry of Commerce said it attended the 38th ASEAN Plus Three (China, South Korea and Japan) Senior Economic Officials Meeting (EAS) 10 via teleconference system in order to continue cooperation and promote stronger economic integration and preparing for the Plus Three and EAS Economic Ministers’ Meeting in September
by the meeting of senior officials on ASEAN plus three Discussed on the preparation of the ASEAN Plus Three Economic Cooperation Work Plan 2021 – 2022, which is being prepared every two years, which is an action plan that will greatly promote cooperation in trade, economy and investment between them. climb There are 11 topics in total, such as promoting the utilization of free trade agreements between ASEAN and dialogue partners, especially the FTA, ASEAN-China, ASEAN-Japan, ASEAN-South Korea, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and the promotion of the digital economy. especially electronic commerce development of small and medium-sized enterprises; creation of private sector participation; facilitating trade to the private sector The meeting aims to endorse the plan during the ASEAN Plus Three Economic Ministers’ Meeting in September.
for the ASEAN Plus Eight Senior Officials Meeting Discussed ways to deal with the epidemic situation of COVID-19 as well as cooperation guidelines to restore the economy in the region. especially to strengthen the linkage of the supply chain so that goods and services can be easily moved between each other. Taking advantage of digital technology especially electronic commerce In which Thailand emphasizes the restoration of the economy and society in a new normal (new normal), for example, accelerating the entry into a digital world where technology will play a greater role in the lives of people and businesses. Promoting the sustainability of supply chains and diversifying production bases in the region and raising awareness of all sectors that prioritize public health, food and energy security.
The meeting also emphasized the importance of public health cooperation and ensuring equal and universal access to safe and effective vaccines. This cooperation will be an important part in enhancing the economic recovery of EAS member countries after the Covid-19 crisis.
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