Quotes from virtual addresses
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam
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Chilean President Sebastian Pinera
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The theme, “We Care,
We Prepare, We Prosper” affirms ASEAN’s collective commitment to care for its people and prepare for future challenges and opportunities, with the goal of ensuring that the whole of ASEAN Community can sustainably prosper.
Under the ASEAN Economic Community, Brunei Darussalam has identified 13 Priority Economic Deliverables. These Deliverables show our determination in focusing our efforts towards the region’s economic recovery post-pandemic, while leveraging on new technologies and digitalization to ensure sustainable economic growth in ASEAN.
Chile has a long-standing economic and political relationship with the Asia-Pacific. On the political front, we have a long history of friendly, diplomatic relations with the region. On the economic front, Chile has developed strong bilateral economic bonds with many AsiaPacific countries, through a wide network of trade. During these particularly difficult times, we know the trends and challenges that we face as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and world economic concession.
Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-in
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Singaporean President Halimah Yacob
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Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
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There must be multilateral cooperation enhanced with inclusiveness …
The environment for trade and investment has decreased due to COVID-19, and national interests and protectionism are expanding. It may appear to be a wall to protect the country’s economy for now, but ultimately, it will become a barrier for the recovery of the global economy. Strengthening global governance is based on the spirit of seeking common ground while shelving differences. Asian countries have followed the spirit of cooperation and engaged in more inclusive multilateralism.
Above all, COVID-19 has given the world common course to band together. International cooperation is crucial in surmounting this crisis.
I hope that the international community will be able to learn the lesson that this pandemic has given us — that global governance is ultimately in our common interest — and come to a renewed consensus on the advancement of an open, inclusive and rules-based multilateral system that is fit for purpose in a post-COVID-19 world.
It is essential that we strive towards a more equitable and respectful foundation for international relations.
• We know that developing countries, irrespective of their contribution to the world economy,
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Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc
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What’s important is that we collectively act for inclusive, sustainable and safe development for all.
• We should build synchronized infrastructure and enhance human resources for digital transformation in the new development trend, so that no one would be left behind.
We welcome efforts to promote regional and economic connectivity under the Belt and Road Initiative.
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
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• have to abide by myriad rules, regulations, and governance structures, and yet cannot access the global rules formulation process. This is a regrettable situation. Maintaining a fair balance between national policies and international shared policies, norms and rules is essential. The sovereignty of independent states should in no way be undermined in the maintaining of this balance.
It is timely for the Boao Forum to be focusing on strengthening global governance.
The rule-based international order will be increasingly important as we face global challenges such as climate change, new technologies, and pandemics.
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