ASEAN Member States’ efforts in working together to ensure stable recovery, whereby initiatives are guided by the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework that cuts across cooperation in multi-faceted areas such as finance, trade and health were highlighted by Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy for Fiscal at the 4th G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, FMCBG Meeting. The Meeting, held in a hybrid approach, was co-chaired by Daniele Franco, Italian Minister of Economy and Finance, and Ignazio Visco, the Governor of the Bank of Italy.
The Ministers and Governors exchanged views on global economy, global commons and support to vulnerable countries, financial sector issues and international taxation. Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abd Rahman also shared the view that recovery hinges on the global roll-out of the vaccines.
Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Ahmaddin then emphasised that, as international collaboration continues to ensure equitable, and affordable access of vaccines to all, it is imperative to also review possible actions that increase preparedness and resilience against future pandemics.
Source: Radio Television Brunei