East Asia cooperation towards sustainable development

(Dan Tri) – Vietnam hosts the 20th East Asia Forum (EAF-20) with the theme `Celebrating 25 years of ASEAN+3 cooperation: Recovering together, growing together towards inclusive development

Delegates attending the 20th East Asia Forum (EAF-20) on December 19 (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam).

On the morning of December 19, the 20th East Asia Forum (EAF-20), hosted by Vietnam, was organized with the theme `Celebrating 25 years of ASEAN+3 cooperation: Recovering together, growing together towards

The forum was attended by senior officials, Government representatives, famous scholars, leading regional research experts, business representatives from 10 ASEAN countries, China, Japan, Korea,

Ambassador Vu Ho, Acting Head of Vietnam’s ASEAN SOM, highlighted the important significance of the EAF-20 Forum on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of ASEAN+3, the cooperation process between ASEAN and the three Northeast Asian countries:

Vietnam expects the Forum to propose recommendations on directions and measures to further promote ASEAN+3 cooperation in the next period, continuing the tradition of solidarity to respond to challenges in the region, promoting

The EAF-20 Forum takes place over two days December 19-20, 2022 (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam).

Mr. Le Huu Hoang, Standing Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Khanh Hoa province, expressed his pleasure that Khanh Hoa province was chosen as the venue for the EAF-20 Forum and hoped that on this occasion, delegates would understand

Deputy Foreign Minister and Head of Korean SOM Choi Youngsam affirmed that he will continue to coordinate closely with ASEAN, China and Japan, further promoting ASEAN+3 cooperation in the coming time, in which priority is proposed.

Ambassador Cui Tiankai, Head of the Chinese delegation, affirmed that China always values and commits to promoting the ASEAN+3 framework as a growth engine in East Asia, suggesting that ASEAN+3 countries continue to promote their spirit.

Japanese Ambassador to ASEAN Kiya Masahiko, Head of the Japanese delegation, affirmed his support for ASEAN’s central role and continued coordination with ASEAN and other Northeast Asian countries to promote cooperation and respond to common challenges,

Speaking at the Forum, ASEAN Deputy Secretary General Tran Duc Binh proposed that in the coming time, ASEAN needs to coordinate with China, Japan and Korea to further consolidate and promote the role of cooperation mechanisms within the framework of the Forum.