The resolution, which was adopted with high consensus from the AIPA member countries, suggests enhancing multinational cooperation to narrow the development gap, ensure sustainable poverty reduction and the effective implementation of social welfare. It also calls for the consideration of building a common institutional framework for the AEC.
Vietnam also put forward ideas to modify the content of a resolution on combating marine plastic debris and micro-plastic, proposed by Indonesia, in order to meet the UN sustainable development goal of enhancing the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas and marine resources and a call for the governments of AIPA member countries to promote communication campaigns to change the habit of consumers in using plastic bags.
Within the framework of the conference of the Women Parliamentarians of AIPA, the Vietnamese delegation contributed to the content of a resolution addressing health matters for women migrant workers and urging the AIPA member countries to improve health financial policies to help them access healthcare services.
After adopting 21 resolutions, the heads of delegations of AIPA member countries signed a Joint Communiqué.
Participants also agreed to change the logo of the AIPA with the hope of promoting its solidarity and development.
The AIPA-38 is taking place from September 16-19 with the participation of representatives from 10 ASEAN member countries and 11 observer nations.
Themed “ASEAN and AIPA: Partnering for Inclusive Change”, the event focuses on challenges facing the region and the world, such as anti-drugs, environmental protection, healthcare protection for women migrant workers, protection of women and children from sexual abuse, and food security, among others.
