HLTF-EI Makes Significant Progress In Key Areas - MITI Sec-Gen

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration (HLTF-EI) has made significant progress in several key areas, particularly in advancing key regional priorities.

Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry Secretary General Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob said this include the implementation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025, the drafting of the AEC Strategic Plan 2026-2030, and the long-term vision of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045. 

“I hope that these strategic documents can pave the way to ensure ASEAN remains a resilient, competitive and dynamic economic bloc in an increasingly interconnected world,” he said.

He told reporters after hosting the welcoming dinner for the 47th Meeting of HLTF-EI at Desaru, near here, today.

The two-day 47th HLTF-EI convenes today at the Desaru Coast Conference Centre to discuss strategic agendas, including regional and global economic development.

The meeting is expected to strengthen ASEAN’s commitment to accelerating regional economic integration that is more sustainable, inclusive and globally competitive.

Following the meeting’s conclusion tomorrow, the Preparatory Senior Economic Officials' Meeting (Prep-SEOM) for the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Retreat will be held on Feb 26 and 27.

ASEAN economic ministers are scheduled for a retreat, chaired by Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, on Feb 28.

-- BERNAMA