04/08/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/08/2021 22:49
ASEAN, Australia commit to enhance cooperation despite COVID-19 pandemic
JAKARTA, 8 April 2021 - ASEAN and Australia reaffirmed their commitment to enhance cooperation under ASEAN-Australia strategic partnership during the 11
th ASEAN-Australia Joint Cooperation Committee Meeting held virtually today.
Both sides reviewed the implementation of the ASEAN-Australia Plan of Action (2020-2024) and noted the progress that has been made in the first year of implementation of the Plan of Action despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
The meeting highlighted the importance of multilateral collaboration in COVID-19 response and economic recovery. In this regard, ASEAN welcomed the announcements made by Australia last year to support the region s response, particularly its contribution to the COVID-19 ASEAN Response Fund and commitment to support the establishment of the ASEAN Centre for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Di