International scholars praise ASEAN’s efforts against COVID-19 pandemic
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has coped with COVID-19 quite well with Vietnam serving as the ASEAN Chair 2020, heard an online seminar held by the Centre for International Law (CIL) under the National University of Singapore on May 20.
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Scholars and officials shared the view that apart from the pandemic combat, the grouping has made an outstanding performance in balancing relations with its major partners.
Dr. Tan Hsien-Li, Director for the ASEAN Law and Policy Programme at the CIL, said the sharing of information at ASEAN video conferences has helped raise the awareness of countries about the acute respiratory disease, and better their information work.
Prof. Tommy Koh, CIL Chairman, pointed to solidarity and cooperation as two important identities of ASEAN during a hard time, citing the medical support Vietnam and Brunei have provided for other ASEAN member countries.
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Vietnamese Ambassador to Singapore Tao Thi Thanh Huong said Vietnam, in its capacity as the ASEAN Chair 2020, and other ASEAN member countries have taken prompt actions and closely coordinated and cooperated with each other, and with their partners in the fight against the pandemic.
It is the close coordination that has helped the countries contain the spread of the COVID-19, and ensure food security and safety, she stressed, adding it must be maintained in the post-pandemic recovery period and the implementation of the grouping’s goals.
Participating scholars also lauded Vietnam’s achievements in the pandemic combat, especially its prompt and drastic response.
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(Source: VNA)
