In the economic sector, the leaders agreed to to co-create a prosperous and sustainable economy and society, which is diverse, inclusive, resilient, free and fair, jointly address various common economic and social challenges, and ensure human security through various measures.
The leaders agreed to enhance connectivity, including air connectivity between ASEAN and Japan, such as through quality infrastructure investment, institutional and human resource development and exchanges;
They also agreed to strengthen and secure supply chain resilience and reliability, and enhancing industrial competitiveness such as next generation auto industry.
To promote sustainable energy security and advance regional energy cooperation, Japan introduced various initiatives such as the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) platform.
Furthermore, they also agreed to promote digitalisation and information and communication technology (ICT) solutions as well as cooperation on Artificial Intelligence (AI). (WHY)