The Association of Southeast Asian Nations leaders on Sunday released the vision statement on partnership for sustainability. PROMOTE cooperation and partnerships within ASEAN and with external partners through various ASEAN-led mechanisms in order to achieve sustainability in all dimensions of ASEAN Community-building and in promoting regional peace and prosperity. STRENGTHEN ASEAN unity and solidarity as well as ASEAN’s central role in maintaining and promoting peace, stability, harmony and prosperity in the region. SUPPORT efforts to mainstream gender and development initiatives, consistent with the ASEAN Declaration on the Gender-Responsive Implementation of the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 and Sustainable Development Goals. PROMOTE a greater sense of ASEAN identity and sense of belonging to the ASEAN Community, including through the development of a Network of ASEAN Associations in ASEAN Member States and strengthening the role of the ASEAN Foundation.

Source: Philippine Star June 23, 2019 08:12 UTC