JAKARTA, 16 February 2023 – After a hiatus of two years of meetings via videoconference, the 4th ASEAN-Chile Development Partnership Committee (AC-DPC) Meeting today was held today at the ASEAN Secretariat. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen the development partnership through the implementation of the Practical Cooperation Areas (PCA) for the period 2021-2025. The PCA, which is entering its third year of implementation serves as a guiding document for engagement and cooperation between ASEAN and Chile.
Aside from reviewing the progress of the implementation of the PCA, both sides agreed to explore innovative ways to implement activities, including through modalities such as webinars and workshops. Several areas such as trade and investment; mining industry including critical minerals; climate change; gender equality; digital economy; public health; smart cities; sustainable and renewable energy including green hydrogen and energy efficiency; good governance; sustainable forest management and investment in the forestry sector; and circular economy were identified to be pursued reciprocatively. Given the opportunities, both sides were also resolute to encourage further investment from the private sector to stimulate economic cooperation between both regions.
The Meeting was co-chaired by Satvinder Singh, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Economic Community and Gustavo Ayares Ossandon, Ambassador of Chile to ASEAN. In attendance were the members of the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN, officials from the Embassy of the Republic of Chile in Indonesia and the ASEAN Secretariat. Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to the Republic of Indonesia attended the AC-DPC Meeting as an Observer.
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