On the afternoon of October 9, within the framework of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related conferences, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of ASEAN countries attended a dialogue session with representatives of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) and ASEAN Youth.
* AIPA Member Parliaments confirm, ASEAN and AIPA It is necessary to strengthen coordination, promote the role of connection and leadership in the cooperation processes in the region. In that spirit, member parliaments proposed to strengthen dialogue and coordination between governments and parliaments in the process of building the Community, concretize ASEAN's commitments through legal frameworks, create favorable conditions for economic growth, expand cooperation in new areas such as: digital economy, clean energy, innovation, promote inclusive policies, narrow the development gap, especially in remote areas.
Governments and parliaments need to continue to promote ASEAN's central role in regional peace and stability, enhance practical cooperation between ASEAN and its partners, uphold ASEAN's principles and standards of conduct, and comply with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
* ASEAN-BAC Delegates ASEAN has great potential for growth and leadership in new industries such as semiconductors, and deeper participation in the global semiconductor value chain. Accordingly, ASEAN-BAC recommends strengthening public-private partnerships, encouraging investment in research and development, especially artificial intelligence, coordinating the removal of barriers to trade and investment, and strengthening intellectual property protection.
Emphasizing the great potential of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement, ASEAN-BAC recommended promoting innovation cooperation in the region, creating free and reliable data flows, training high-quality human resources and investing in digital infrastructure, contributing to promoting digital integration and digital economic growth in the region.
In the field of green transformation, ASEAN-BAC delegates emphasized the need to decarbonize industries, proposing that ASEAN countries coordinate and harmonize policies, streamline processes and reduce operating costs for businesses.
* Representatives of the ASEAN Year expressed their desire to participate and contribute to the process of building the Community, nurturing and promoting the spirit of civic responsibility among young people. ASEAN young businesses can play a pioneering role, bringing new and innovative ideas to the community, the region and the world. Young people also wish to be given the opportunity to participate in responding to emerging challenges such as climate change and natural disasters.
Highlighting the role of education and training in the current context, youth representatives recommended that leaders of countries continue to pay attention to, develop and implement quality, comprehensive education and training programs, ensuring access for all. Youth representatives also proposed expanding cultural exchange programs and connecting youth to enhance understanding and friendship.
* Speaking at dialogue sessions, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highly appreciated the role and participation of member parliaments, businesses and youth, contributing to the implementation of ASEAN's priorities and focuses. Strengthening ASEAN solidarity is an objective requirement, a strategic choice and a top priority, and it is necessary to enhance ASEAN's adaptability to major global and people-to-people issues such as war and peace, climate change, resource depletion and population aging.
Welcome to the theme of AIPA This year's theme on "The Role of Parliaments in Enhancing ASEAN's Connectivity and Inclusive Growth" complements and is similar to ASEAN's theme of "Promoting Connectivity and Resilience". The Prime Minister suggested that countries need to have specific directions and take drastic actions, working towards the goal of building a connected, resilient, sustainable and inclusive ASEAN Community. Along with traditional growth drivers, parliaments and governments need to work together to promote new growth drivers such as: digital economy, sharing economy, circular economy, knowledge economy, as well as other emerging industries such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, Internet of Things, etc.
Emphasizing that institutions are both the driving force and the resource for rapid and sustainable development, the Prime Minister asked member parliaments to unite and support each other in building institutions, contributing to ensuring self-reliance, connectivity, comprehensiveness and inclusiveness of development. The Prime Minister also asked parliaments to promote their supreme supervisory role over agencies, including the government, creating more favorable conditions for governments to participate and effectively contribute to the development and self-reliance goals of each country.
Expressing his joy at the economic achievements in the region, the Prime Minister appreciate the contributions of the business community, welcomes the theme of “Connecting Digital Trade” in 2025 of the ASEAN-BAC Malaysia Chair.
The Prime Minister suggested that ASEAN-BAC increase its participation in solving major regional issues such as climate change, environment, population aging, resource depletion, and promote cooperation in developing the digital economy and green economy.
Strengthening the connection between the government and businesses, the Prime Minister emphasized that businesses need to promote the spirit of pioneering, innovation, and providing policy advice to the government on problems as well as issues related to institutions, infrastructure and human resources, contributing to creating an open investment and business environment, opening up opportunities for businesses to participate and contribute more to the development of the region and each country.
Affirming the importance of business connectivity, the Prime Minister proposed increasing resource mobilization through public-private partnership, technology transfer, smart governance connectivity, and support for human resource training, etc.
The Prime Minister emphasized the role of enterprises in ensuring social security, contributing to the goal of leaving no one behind. Sharing Vietnam's efforts in this field, the Prime Minister affirmed that social justice and the environment should not be sacrificed for economic growth alone. A sustainable and inclusive ASEAN cannot lack the role and contribution of enterprises.
At the dialogue session with young people, Vietnam and other countries emphasized that youth are a great force, a valuable asset and a hope for the future of the region. The document of the United Nations Future Summit last September also emphasized that “the full, effective, safe and meaningful participation of youth is essential to maintaining and promoting international peace and security”.
Affirming the proactive role of youth in building an innovative and developed ASEAN Community, Vietnam proposes three pioneers in adapting to new global trends such as digital transformation and green transformation, in finding solutions to regional social issues such as climate change, population aging, environmental pollution, and in proposing breakthrough ideas towards the goal of building an ASEAN Community in the future.
* On the morning of October 10, according to the program, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will join leaders of ASEAN countries and partners to attend the 27th ASEAN-China Summit, the 25th ASEAN-Korea Summit and the 27th ASEAN-Japan Summit.
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