ASEAN culture and the arts play a significant role in harnessing the potential of culture in the development of ASEAN by empowering community-driven cultural enterprises, said Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad during the 31st ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Council Meeting in Luang Prabang, Laos held on March 23-24.
He added that this would further unlock innovation and creativity for the benefit of ASEAN.
During the meeting themed ‘Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience’ – the ASCC ministers exchanged views on the strategic directions of the ASCC Pillar, particularly on the development of the ASCC Post-2025 Strategic Plan.
The minister also attended the ASCC Council’s Interface with the Laos Ministers of ASCC Sectoral Bodies for the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, where the 31st ASCC Council Meeting noted the views and recommendations of the ASCC Sectoral Bodies Ministers.
The ASCC ministers commended the successful development and launching of the ASCC
Database for Monitoring and Evaluation (ADME) System, which underscored the vital role of
evidence-based data for ASCC policy-making, planning and implementation of initiatives and strengthening partnerships and cooperation.
The meeting, chaired by Laos Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism Suanesavanh Vignaket, also saw the attendance of ASCC ministers or representatives, ASEAN Secretary-General and Timor-Leste as an observer.
The minister was accompanied by senior officials of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.
