JAKARTA, 23 November 2020 – Tomorrow, key media leaders from ASEAN Members States will convene with the region’s thought leaders at the fourth edition of the ASEAN Media Forum (AMF).
The AMF is a platform for senior editors to come together with ASEAN leaders to discuss vital issues affecting the region. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event is set to take place online. This year’s topic will focus on, among others, the COVID-19 pandemic and ASEAN’s recovery framework.
Secretary-General of ASEAN Dato Lim Jock Hoi and German Ambassador to Viet Nam Guido Hildner will open the forum with their welcoming remarks.
Dr. Hoe Ee Khor, Chief Economist of ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office, and Dr. Eduardo Banzon, Principal Health Specialist from the Asian Development Bank will discuss “Life or Livelihood – ASEAN in a Post Covid-19 World” in a panel discussion.
The highlight of the forum will be the Conversation with ASEAN Chair, hosted by Viet Nam’s Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dzung.
ASEAN Secretariat’s Director for Community Affairs Lee Yoong Yoong noted that the media’s role in informing, educating, and empowering ASEAN citizens has been further amplified during the pandemic.
‘’Although we are unable to meet in person, we hope this year’s online forum will continue to inform the public of the priorities ASEAN has taken to protect its citizens in response to challenges posed by the global pandemic,” said Director Lee.
The ASEAN Secretariat and the Deutsche Gessellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) will jointly organise the event this year in consultation with Viet Nam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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