The need to strengthen intra-ASEAN trade and investment in the post COVID-19 was among those highlighted by the Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy at the ASEAN Economic Ministers' Special Meeting, AEM held in Bali, Indonesia recently. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Mohd. Amin Liew bin Abdullah also agreed on the importance for ASEAN member states, AMS to strengthen ASEAN Centrality in navigating the uncertainty and rapidly evolving economic landscape.

The meeting also discussed the ASEAN's recovery effort and strategy in addressing regional and global issues. Chaired by His Excellency Pan Sorasak, Minister of Commerce of the Kingdom of Cambodia, the meeting was also attended by the Economic Ministers from all the ASEAN Member States and His Excellency Dato Paduka Lim Jock Hoi, ASEAN Secretary-General. The meeting also agreed that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, R-CEP Agreement can potentially be a significant contributor to post pandemic economic recovery efforts.

Source: Radio Television Brunei