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SUBJECT [Apr 16] Special ASEAN Plus Three Summit regarding COVID-19 held via video conference
DATE 2020-04-16
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Declaration of the Special ASEAN Summit on COVID-19 (2020. 04. 14.).pdf
Joint Statement of the Special APT Summit on COVID-19 (2020. 04. 14.).pdf

Photo: ASEAN. Special ASEAN Plus Three Summit on COVID-19

 

On April 14, 2020, ASEAN+3 leaders had a video conference Summit regarding COVID-19. On this Special ASEAN Plus Three Summit, the leaders of ASEAN, Republic of Korea, China and Japan came together. The meeting was chaired by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, in his capacity as the Chair of ASEAN for 2020.

 

During the summit, the leaders emphasized the importance of cooperation against the “gravest public health crisis” in a century and agreed to establish a joint fund and medical support. Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said during the meeting that it is critical for the ASEAN to mount a united response due to interdependency and connectivity the countries share. The Chair agreed and stated that the member states should enhance cooperation to combat COVID-19 in the region and ensure that regional supply chains remain open.

 

Meanwhile on April 7, Special Video Conference of The ASEAN Health Ministers was also held. The participants in the meeting adopted measures to strengthen regional cooperation and means of communication through utilizing digital technology for better protection and efficient exchange of information regarding the pandemic.

 

 

[Sources]

ASEAN. (2020, April 9). Joint Statement Special Video Conference of The ASEAN Health Ministers in Enhancing Cooperation on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Response - ASEAN: ONE VISION ONE IDENTITY ONE COMMUNITY. Retrieved from https://asean.org/joint-statement-special-video-conference-asean-health-ministers-enhancing-cooperation-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-response/

 

ASEAN. (2020, April 15). Joint Statement of the Special ASEAN Plus Three Summit on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - ASEAN: ONE VISION ONE IDENTITY ONE COMMUNITY. Retrieved from https://asean.org/joint-statement-special-asean-plus-three-summit-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/

 

ASEAN. (2020, April 14). Declaration of the Special ASEAN Summit on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - ASEAN: ONE VISION ONE IDENTITY ONE COMMUNITY. Retrieved from https://asean.org/declaration-special-asean-summit-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/

 

Submission, I. (2020, April 14). Southeast Asian leaders vow to cooperate in coronavirus fight during virtual summit. Retrieved from https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/04/14/asia-pacific/politics-diplomacy-asia-pacific/asean-virtual-meeting/#.XpfxRv0zaUk

 

 

BY MSEAP Cyber Secretariat (mseap@assembly.go.kr)