We, the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the Member States of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), gathered today for the 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit;
DESIRING to enhance economic cooperation between ASEAN and the GCC to deepening economic partnership and establishing linkages, especially in areas of mutual interest to diversify its supply chains.
RECALLING the Joint Statement of the First ASEAN-GCC Summit, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 20 October 2023, where both sides declared to, among others, explore cooperation on key economic partnership priorities namely, strengthening regional market integration; sustainability and decarbonisation; digital transformation and inclusivity, including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), public-private sector engagement, and people-to-people ties;
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