Cross-sectoral and cross-pillar collaboration play a crucial role in addressing key regional challenges, said Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad.
He said this in a speech during the 32nd ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Council Meeting at the Landmark Mekong Riverside Hotel in Vientiane, Laos.
The minister also underscored the importance of balancing the needs of present and future generations as well as raising awareness of the work of ASEAN and how it directly impacts their lives
He reaffirmed the Sultanate’s support for the ASCC-related outcome documents for submission to the ASEAN Leaders at the upcoming 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits.
Themed ‘Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience’, the meeting focused on key regional priorities under the ASCC pillar, including environmental sustainability, health resilience and social protection.
The meeting welcomed the progress made towards the drafting of the ASCC Post-2025 Strategic Plan, which outlines the pillar’s strategic measures across several key result areas to support the long-term goals of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045.
The meeting was preceded by the 7th Ad-Hoc Working Group to Develop ASCC Post-2025 Strategic Plan, the 7th Working Group on Culture of Prevention, and the 37th Senior Officials Committee for the ASCC (SOCA) on September 23-26.
Laos Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suanesavanh Vignaket chaired the meeting as the ASCC Council Chair 2024. Permanent Secretary (Community) at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) Hajah Nor Ashikin binti Haji Johari as the SOCA Leader of Brunei Darussalam was also present, as well as officials from the MCYS. – James Kon
