ASEAN's future, Retno stated, must be green, sustainable and inclusive for the ASEAN community through an energy transition in the region. The future of ASEAN's economy is also digital through the ratification of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement, which is expected to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs in the region.
This High-Level Meeting is part of the High-Level Week series of the 78th UN General Assembly and one of several ASEAN-related activities in New York. The Deputy Secretary General of ASEAN, and several Thai NGOs were also involved as panelists at this meeting. (WHY)