THEMATIC PRIORITIES
A PEOPLE-ORIENTED AND PEOPLECENTERED ASEAN
This prioritizes empowerment and social protection of women, the elderly and the disabled. We will also focus on the rights of our migrant workers, and how we can ensure that they will not be exploited or mistreated.
PEACE AND STABILITY IN THE REGION
This focuses on ASEAN members as they work together to maintain peace in the region. It will include putting a stop to the proliferation of illegal drugs. It will also address terrorism and transnational crimes. This continues our efforts to build an ASEAN Community that has prospered because it has maintained peace and stability in the region, creating a flourishing, resilient economy.
MARITIME SECURITY AND COOPERATION
This ensures we protect our seas and the citizens who depend on it. Our fishermen and individuals who use these waters must be able to enjoy their rights and perform their tasks without feeling insecure about their safety. Due to the importance of shipping and seaborne trade in the region, we will need to create a comprehensive plan to strengthen maritime security.
INCLUSIVE, INNOVATION-LED GROWTH
This means promoting entrepreneurship especially micro, small or medium enterprises. We will help employees become business owners, while our businessmen are encouraged to go digital in order to compete globally.
ASEAN’S RESILIENCY
We know that storms, droughts and other natural catastrophes are impossible to prevent, but if we embrace resilient development we can make our region disaster-resilient and adaptable to climate change.
ASEAN: A MODEL OF REGIONALISM, A GLOBAL PLAYER
We are stronger together. Our unity gives us better influence in addressing critical issues that serve the world.