“The 19th HLTF meeting focused on advancing the ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision through strategic planning, youth engagement, and regional cooperation.”
PLENARY SESSION OF THE 19TH HIGH-LEVEL TASK FORCE MEETING ON ASEAN COMMUNITY’S POST-2025 VISION
INTRODUCTION
The 19th High-Level Task Force Meeting on the ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision (HLTF-ACV) took place in Vientiane, Lao PDR, on December 10-11, 2024. Co-chaired by the Lao PDR and Malaysia, the meeting gathered officials from ASEAN member states, Timor-Leste representatives, and the ASEAN Secretariat.
Key Discussions of the Session
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Finalizing the APSC Strategic Plan: Delegates completed 98% of the draft APSC Strategic Plan, a crucial component of ASEAN Vision 2045.
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Enhancing Strategic Coordination: HLTF-ACV collaborated with HLTF-EI, ASCC task forces, and ACCC to align development efforts across ASEAN community pillars.
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Engaging ASEAN Youth: The task force worked with ASEAN youth leaders, underscoring their role in building ASEAN’s future.
Key Proposals
– Strengthen coordination mechanisms within ASEAN to improve strategic measures and eliminate redundancies.
– Promote digital transformation and innovation to drive economic growth and social development.
– Implement inclusive policies and sustainable practices to combat climate change and reduce inequality.
Looking Ahead
The HLTF-ACV will convene its 20th meeting in January 2025 to finalize strategic plans for adoption at the 46th ASEAN Summit in May 2025. These efforts highlight ASEAN’s commitment to fostering a resilient, sustainable, and globally relevant community while addressing regional and global challenges effectively.
Conclusion
Through cohesive strategies and collaborative efforts, ASEAN continues to strengthen its regional role and prepare for a dynamic, sustainable future.
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