He also underscored the importance of fostering new growth drivers such as digital transformation, energy transition, green economy, and circular economy. He proposed that the EU support Việt Nam in implementing its Resource Mobilisation Plan (RMP) for the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). Participating ASEAN FMs considered the EU as one of the bloc’s top strategic partners with positive contributions to the ASEAN Community-building process. ASEAN and the EU agreed to effectively implement the joint statement of the 2022 commemorative summit and the action plan for 2023-27. They emphasised the importance of multilateralism, compliance with international law, dialogue and cooperation promotion, and peaceful handling of disputes and conflicts.
