Phnom Penh (FN), Oct. 13 – Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen announced that the development of innovative and cultural economy is also a strategy with potential in promoting ASEAN economic recovery, especially supporting tourism sector.

The premier spoke at the opening of the 28th ASEAN Socio-cultural community council meeting, held on Thursday (Oct 13) in Phnom Penh.

“The development of innovative and cultural economy is also a strategy with potential in promoting ASEAN economic recovery, especially supporting tourism sector that was severely affected by the COVID19, promoting the development of small and medium enterprises, promoting entrepreneurship, start-up and digitalization to support inclusive and sustainable development of the ASEAN community and to enhance the values of the ASEAN Community,” the premier underscored.

Samdech also encouraged the effective implementation of "Siem Reap Declaration on Promoting a Creative and Adaptative ASEAN Community to Support the Cultural and Creative Economy."

Furthermore, continuing to strengthen people-to-people ties is also an important priority that will help raise awareness of ASEAN values and identities amongst youths, as well as strengthen the role of youth in building ASEAN Community responsibly.

Youths are also playing an important role in adopting new technologies in the context of Industry 4.0, which will be a driving force in the socio-economic development in the region.

To promote deeper and broader engagement in the development of our region, Cambodia recently hosted the 1st ASEAN Youth Dialogue in Siem Reap, Cambodia, to provide a platform for ASEAN youths to exchange views with policymakers and other key partners. Along with that, Cambodia has also initiated the preparation of the "ASEAN Leaders' Statement on the ASEAN Youth 2022”.
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