Phnom Penh (FN), Aug. 7 – Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen addressed five board strategies of the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework to further intensify cooperation.

The premier wrote in a message to commemorate the 54th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), to be held on 8 August 2021.

“A foreseeable priority for us is to ensure more satisfactory outcomes of ASEAN efforts to emerge stronger from the COVID19 pandemic.”

ASEAN is facing a huge obstacle on its path. The severe effect of COVID19 pandemic since early last year has largely pushed regional and global economies into recession and caused immense hardship to people’s life.

“Our immediate task is to further intensify cooperation in implementing various measures under the five broad strategies of the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework, namely (1) Enhancing health systems; (2) Strengthening human security; (3) Maximizing the potential of the intra-ASEAN market and broader economic integration; (4) Accelerating inclusive digital information; and (5) Advancing toward a more sustainable and resilient future,” the premier underlined.

During its chairmanship year in 2022, Cambodia will endeavour to promote an action-oriented approach that is based on openness, honesty, good faith, solidarity, and harmony within ASEAN to effectively address the common challenges facing our region.
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