Prioritised orientations in ASEAN economic pillar in 2020 unveiled

Delegates at the first meeting of ASEAN Senior Economic Officials in  二0 二0 (SEOM  一/ 五 一), which is underway in Hà Nội from January  一 二- 一 四.— VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI — Three priority orientations in the economic pillar of ASEAN in  二0 二0 were revealed during the first meeting of ASEAN Senior Economic Officials in  二0 二0 (SEOM  一/ 五 一), which is underway in Hà Nội from January  一 二- 一 四.

The event, organised by Việt Nam's Ministry of Industry and Trade and other agencies, is among important events during the year Việt Nam holds the ASEAN Chairmanship.

In line with the year’s theme of 'Cohesive and Responsive', the three orientations call for bolstering intra-regional economic linkages and connectivity; promoting partnership for peace and sustainable development; and improving the adaptability and operational efficiency of the ASEAN apparatus.

Based on the orientations, Việt Nam has devised initiatives, priorities and co-operation plans to discuss with other ASEAN countries at the SEOM  一/ 五 一.

The country has put forward  一 四 draft initiatives to ensure that in  二0 二0, ASEAN will continue promoting the building of an economic co妹妹unity that plays a central role in regional and international co-operation frameworks. — VNS