Australia-ASEAN Partnership
Australia said it would continue to partner with ASEAN members, including in the sustainable development of marine resources and combating challenges such as illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing, which is guided by the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific.
Positive partnerships and collaboration are at the core of Australia's approach to the region. The ASEAN-Australia partnership has grown significantly since last year, with agreements to upgrade our Leaders meeting to an Annual Summit and new collaborations to support an effective health response to the pandemic -- including access to safe and effective vaccines -- and a pathway to economic recovery.
"Australia is proud of our commitment to provide at least 20 million vaccines to Southeast Asia and the Pacific and an additional AU$623 million in grant assistance to support countries across the Indo-Pacific in the procurement and distribution of vaccines to their citizens," said Will Nankervis.
"Australia is a strong supporter of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific. We are committed to the principles in the Outlook, including ASEAN centrality, openness, transparency, inclusivity, good governance, a rules-based framework and respect for sovereignty and international law."
"And we are also committed to continuing real cooperation under the four Outlook areas -- maritime, connectivity, Sustainable Development Goals and economic development.
Australia permainan togel zaman digital also actively participates in the ASEAN-Plus Defense Ministers Meeting, including valuable and proactive cooperation in areas such as military medicine, peacekeeping operations, maritime security and counter-terrorism.
Australia is also committed to upholding our obligations under the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, as we agreed in 2005, and to working with ASEAN and its member states to promote peace and prosperity in our region.
"We are doing this so that we can all grow and thrive in an open, stable and inclusive region, with ASEAN at the center," said Will Nankervis.