Phnom Penh: Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Sen, remind the international community of the need for a multilateralism that gives priority to convergences in addressing challenges.
This statement was made on the occasion of PM delivery via a video from Phnom Penh to Second BRICS Political Parties, Think Tanks and Civil Society Forum on Thursday evening 19 May.
The Premier as the chair of ASEAN in 2022, urged ASEAN and the BRICS, as well as the entire international community, to redouble their efforts to restore multilateralism, prioritizing unity in resolving issues. Challenges.
« We need to continue attaching great importance to the rules-based international system with the United Nations at its core which enables cooperation rather confrontation to be promoted. Moreover, countries should not be hindered by the imposition of unilateral sanctions, economic embargoes or other coercive measures that violate international law and the core principles and purposes, enshrined in the United Nations Charter.» PM Hun Sen said.
He added that the post-COVID-19 recovery in an inclusive, sustainable and resilient manner, it is also imperative for us to work closely together to ensure that we are on the right track to achieve the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
«I fully support China’s Global Development Initiative that involves international cooperation and efforts to support less developed countries, especially those the pandemic hit particularly hard.» his continued.
PM Hun Sen urged ASEAN member States to play a more active role in building a brighter future for Asia and beyond. In this regard, he said committed to further strengthening ASEAN Centrality and its resilience. And also promoting the effective implementation of all agreed-upon initiatives and measures, particularly the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework, free trade agreements, physical and digital connectivity, capacity development of small and medium enterprises and human resource development to meet the demands of digital age and the fourth industrial revolution.
The Premier believe ASEAN’s partners, including the BRICS countries, for support to ensure the success of Cambodia’s ASEAN Chairmanship this year for the interest of the people in Southeast Asia and beyond.
