Australia, Prime Minister attends full meeting of ASEAN-Australia leaders. Push for seamless connectivity in every dimension and the green agenda for the prosperity of ASEAN and Australia.
Reporters reported that today (March 6) at 9:00 a.m. (Melbourne local time) commonwealth of australia which is 4 hours faster than Bangkok) at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center, Melbourne, Commonwealth of Australia, Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance along with ASEAN leaders and Mr. Anthony Albanese (The Honorable Anthony Albanese MP), Prime Minister of Australia Attended the plenary meeting of ASEAN-Australia Leaders (Leaders’ Plenary) on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Australia relations under the topic ASEAN-Australia Cooperation under ASEAN’s Three Community Pillars.
The Prime Minister, ASEAN leaders and Australia congratulated ASEAN and Australia for celebrating the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Australia relations. Australia is the first country to receive the status
of an ASEAN dialogue partner. Both sides are committed to closer cooperation. leading to the enhancement of the relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership. (Comprehensive Strategic Partnership) and proposed that the meeting use the opportunity that the current world situation is divided into many poles. Strengthen cooperation both within the region and globally. To bring about peace and prosperity for ASEAN and Australia through promoting cooperation. The Prime Minister has identified two urgent issues that will bring about peace and stability.
The Prime Minister said that firstly, promoting seamless connectivity in all dimensions is essential to enable ASEAN and Australia to realize their full potential. Through supporting connections in various dimensions as follows: 1. Trade and investment connections which will promote trade value between them Through linking trade markets and taking advantage of free trade agreements, both the RCEP framework and the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agre
ement. (ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area: AANZFTA) 2. Infrastructure connectivity To promote seamless transportation It was offered to Australia, which has expertise in port management systems. Strengthen cooperation with ASEAN It is in the process of developing guidelines for smart ports (Guidelines on Smart Ports) and inviting Australia to join in investing in the Landbridge EEC rail transport system project. and the airport as well
‘3. Digital connectivity Through investing in the transformation to digital innovation and technology Currently, ASEAN is developing the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), which is considered the first digital economy framework agreement in the world. and is expected to double the value of ASEAN’s digital economy to USD 2 trillion. He hopes that Australia will use the Australia for ASEAN (Aus4ASEAN) initiative to promote digital transformation. and the development of ASEAN’s digital skills in the future as well,’ the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Min
ister said 4. The connection between people with soft power and creative industries requires investment in human resource development. along with promoting the flow of people between each other Thailand hopes that scholarships from Australia given to students in ASEAN And the establishment of the ASEAN – Australia Center will promote the exchange of education, arts, culture and skills enhancement training. between each other even more It is also hoped that Australia will facilitate visas for ASEAN countries. To promote tourism and make business operations between each other more convenient.
‘Secondly, Promoting the green agenda in the region By supporting investment in the green economy and the transition to clean energy use which Australia can participate in with ASEAN in creating an electric vehicle ecosystem Investing in clean and sustainable energy Green finance through sustainability bonds and conducting business that takes into account the environment It is also hoped that Australia will share technolo
gy and expertise in carbon management. and carbon credit trading market To support the ASEAN Strategy for Carbon Neutrality (The ASEAN Strategy for Carbon Neutrality),’ the Prime Minister said.
On this occasion, the Prime Minister expressed his intention to cooperate with all parties. in strengthening a comprehensive strategic partnership To move towards a region that is more connected and environmentally conscious in the future.
Source: Thai News Agency