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ASEAN-EU agreed to soon implement the ASEAN-EU Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (CATA) - the first air transport agreement between two regional organizations in the world, to strengthen connections between people and economies of the two regions, and promote cooperation on the digital economy on the basis of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Digital Economy (DEFA). Download ASEAN Ministers and EU representatives before the opening session of the conference at the International Conference Center in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Photo: VNA On April 28, in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, the 25th ASEAN-European Union (EU) Foreign Ministers Meeting was held with the participation of Foreign Ministers and representatives of ASEAN countries and 27 member states. EU member. Co-chairing the Conference is Mr. Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof, Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, in the position of coordinator of ASEAN-EU relations for the 2024-2027 term, and Ms. Kaja Kallas, Vice President of the European Commission (EC), EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The Vietnamese delegation led by Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung attended the Conference. At the Conference, the Ministers shared deep concerns about the rapid and complex developments of the world and regional situation, including the situation of world conflicts, with profound impacts on the economy, trade, energy and global supply chain. The countries emphasized that ASEAN and the EU share the importance and common interests in maintaining peace and stability for development, strengthening multilateral institutions and the United Nations, promoting dialogue, trust, compliance with international law, peaceful resolution of disputes, as well as cooperation against transnational crime, cyber security and maritime security. Based on the positive progress of ASEAN-EU relations and cooperation over the past time, the countries agreed to continue strengthening bilateral cooperation on economy, trade, investment, infrastructure connection, digital connection... The two sides agreed to soon implement the ASEAN-EU Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (CATA) - the first air transport agreement between two regional organizations in the world, to strengthen connections between people and economies of the two regions, and promote cooperation on the digital economy on the basis of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Digital Economy (DEFA). Aim to build a long-term FTA between ASEAN-EU Emphasizing the importance of effectively exploiting free trade agreements (FTAs) such as the EUs FTAs with Vietnam and Singapore, ASEAN and the EU also aim to build an FTA between ASEAN and the EU in the long term. Countries will also continue to promote cooperation in responding to climate change, environmental protection, natural disaster management, green transition and sustainable development, education, people-to-people exchanges... on the basis of the EUs cooperation programs and support initiatives for ASEAN, including Global Gateway, ASEAN-EU Sustainable Connectivity Program (SCOPE), ASEAN-EU Green Initiative. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-EU relations in 2019 In 2027, the two sides agreed to coordinate to organize the commemorative Summit in Singapore. ASEAN and the EU will also study the possibility of upgrading their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership in the near future. EU countries affirmed their support for ASEANs central role through ASEAN-led mechanisms as well as the process of building the ASEAN Community. Download Speaking at the Conference, Politburo Member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung affirmed that Vietnam and ASEAN value the partnership with the EU - Photo: VNASpeaking at the Conference, Politburo Member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung affirmed that Vietnam and ASEAN value the partnership with the EU and support strengthening comprehensive, substantive and effective cooperation between ASEAN and the EU. Sharing the countries assessments of the fluctuations and shifts in the worlds geopolitical and geo-economic picture, challenges and opportunities to increase ASEAN-EU cooperation, the Minister emphasized that the two regions and two organizations have many common strategic interests and similar views on many important issues, and are both successful models of regional integration. Therefore, the continued strengthening of coordination and cooperation between ASEAN and the EU has strategic significance in the current regional and world context. Ministry The Minister also proposed that the two sides strengthen strategic dialogue, mutual understanding, coordination in preventing, managing and responding to common challenges, as well as discussing new methods and areas of cooperation such as building an inter-regional FTA, accelerating the ratification of CATA implementation and passing the ASEAN-EU Digital Trade Code in 2026. At the end of the Conference, the two sides adopted a Joint Statement reflecting the contents and results of exchanges at the Ministerial Conference. 25th ASEAN-EU Diplomacy./.An BinhSee moreUrgently realize the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Strategic Plan in VietnamSee moreASEAN is concerned about the multi-dimensional impacts of the situation in the Middle EastSee moreImplementing the Strategic Plan of Economic Community ASEANTSee moreVietnam hosts the ASEAN High-Tech ForumSee moreASEAN continues to be a top priority in Vietnams foreign policy
