Brunei Supports ASEAN Initiatives: Youth Minister’s Assurance
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Brunei Hosts Forum to Develop Strategy for a More Inclusive ASEAN community
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A high-level forum in Bandar Seri Begawan focused on operationalizing teh ASEAN strategic Policy Framework through a new “Strategy Playbook,” aiming to foster peace, empathy, and inclusivity across the region.
Published November 2, 2023, 12:06:53 PM
Forum Highlights and objectives
Brunei’s Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Dato Seri Setia Awang Nazmi Awang Mohamad, delivered a keynote address via video conference, emphasizing the importance of the forum as a collaborative space for ASEAN to convert shared aspirations into concrete action. The forum centered on the ‘Advancement of the Strategy Playbook on promoting an Adaptive ASEAN Community of Greater Understanding, Tolerance and Sense of Regional Agendas.’
The Strategy Playbook is intended to serve as a practical guide for ASEAN member states, sectoral bodies, and partner organizations. It will outline pragmatic, forward-looking, and action-oriented measures aligned with the three pillars of ASEAN: Political-Security Community, Economic Community, and Socio-Cultural Community. The goal is to cultivate a regional culture rooted in peace, empathy, and inclusivity.
Keynote Address and ASEAN Commitment
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, also delivered a keynote address at the forum. His remarks underscored ASEAN’s collective dedication to fostering understanding, unity, and a shared sense of belonging among its people. This commitment is especially crucial as the region navigates an increasingly complex global habitat.
The forum reaffirms ASEAN’s focus on strengthening its resilience and solidifying its regional identity.The Strategy Playbook is a key component of this effort, providing a roadmap for action.
Understanding the ASEAN Pillars
The three pillars of the ASEAN Community provide a framework for regional cooperation:
| Pillar | Focus | Key Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Political-Security Community | Promoting peace, security, and stability in the region. | Conflict prevention, counter-terrorism, disaster management. |
| economic community | Creating a single market and production base. | Free flow of goods, services, investment, and skilled labor. |
| Socio-cultural Community | Fostering a common identity and promoting human development. | Education, culture, health, and environmental sustainability. |
The Strategy Playbook will aim to integrate initiatives across these pillars to achieve a more holistic and inclusive approach to regional development.