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Aipa) Caucus Virtual Meeting 16 June 2021, Singapore 12TH MEETING OF THE ASEAN INTER–PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY (AIPA) CAUCUS VIRTUAL MEETING 16 JUNE 2021, SINGAPORE TABLE OF CONTENTS Report of the 12th Meeting of the Pages 1-20 ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Caucus Annexes Documents Page Nos Annex A List of Delegations A1 to A3 Annex B1 Opening Address by President of AIPA and Speaker of the B1-1 to Parliament of Singapore Mr Tan Chuan-Jin B1-2 Annex B2 Welcome Remarks by Secretary-General of AIPA B2-1 to Mrs Nguyen Tuong Van B2-2 Annex C Programme of Activities for 12th AIPA Caucus C1 to C2 Annex D Agenda Items for 12th AIPA Caucus D1 Annex E Country Reports for Discussion Topic: E1-1 to Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience and Enhancing E10-2 Trade Connectivity Annex F Summary Tables for Discussion Topic: F1-1 to Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience and Enhancing F10-2 Trade Connectivity Annex G Country Reports for Discussion Topic: G1-1 to Status of Implementation of 41st AIPA General G10-5 Assembly Resolutions Annex H Summary Tables for Discussion Topic: H1-1 to Status of Implementation of 41st AIPA General H10-5 Assembly Resolutions Annex I Announcement by Host of 13th AIPA Caucus and Head of I1 Delegation for Thailand, Mrs Pikulkaew Krairiksh 1 12TH MEETING OF THE ASEAN INTER–PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY (AIPA) CAUCUS VIRTUAL MEETING 16 JUNE 2021, SINGAPORE REPORT OF THE 12TH AIPA CAUCUS INTRODUCTION The 12th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Caucus, hosted by the Parliament of Singapore, met on Wednesday, 16 June 2021, via videoconference. 2 The main agenda items of the 12th AIPA Caucus were: (a) discussion on the topic “Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience and Enhancing Trade Connectivity”; and (b) consideration of the progress made by each AIPA Parliament on the implementation of the 41st AIPA General Assembly Resolutions. LIST OF DELEGATIONS 3 The 12th AIPA Caucus was attended by about 50 delegates consisting of Members of Parliament and staff from nine AIPA Parliaments, observers from Myanmar, staff from the AIPA Secretariat led by the Secretary-General of AIPA and representatives from the ASEAN Secretariat. The List of Delegations is appended as Annex A. OFFICIAL OPENING Opening Address by Speaker of Parliament of Singapore 4 The Official Opening ceremony of the 12th AIPA Caucus commenced on Wednesday, 16 June 2021 at 9.30 am (GMT +8), with the Opening Address by the Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore Mr Tan Chuan-Jin, who indicated he was heartened that despite the difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, AIPA parliamentarians were still meeting to engage one another, albeit virtually. He believed that the AIPA Caucus 1 remained an important forum to discuss issues that were significant to ASEAN and to propose areas of cooperation. 5 Mr Tan also described the 12th AIPA Caucus’ discussion topic of “Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience and Enhancing Trade Connectivity” as timely, given that the on- going COVID-19 pandemic and Suez Canal blockage earlier in the year have caused severe disruptions to trade connectivity and supply chains, and have emphasized the need for countries to be prepared for the next unexpected event. 6 Noting that the ASEAN grouping had recognised the importance of supply chain resilience and trade connectivity in the region early , Mr Tan said its efforts, including the adoption of the “Hanoi Plan of Action on Strengthening ASEAN Economic Cooperation and Supply Chain Connectivity in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic” at the Special ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting in June 2020, have helped support the unimpeded cross-border flow of essential products. 7 Mr Tan urged the meeting’s participants to support ASEAN’s endeavours as he was sure that AIPA parliamentarians’ efforts would contribute to the creation of a more resilient and innovative ASEAN to best serve its people and in the worst of times. Following the Opening Address, Mr Tan declared the 12th AIPA Caucus open. The full text of the Opening Address by Mr Tan is appended as Annex B1. Appointment of Chairperson of 12th AIPA Caucus 8 Pursuant to the Terms of Reference of the AIPA Caucus, Speaker Tan appointed Mr Lim Biow Chuan, Member of the Parliament of Singapore, as Chairperson of the 12th AIPA Caucus. 9 Mr Lim thanked AIPA parliamentarians for their attendance at the 12th AIPA Caucus amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and said this reflected their strong commitment to work on common issues and take on challenges together. He also placed on record his thanks and appreciation to Brunei Darussalam for its able chairmanship of ASEAN and 2 AIPA this year. 10 The Secretary-General of AIPA Mrs Nguyen Tuong Van spoke next and expressed her appreciation for AIPA parliamentarians’ continued support of the various AIPA meetings, and also thanked the Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore Mr Tan and his parliamentary colleagues for hosting the 12th AIPA Caucus. 11 Mrs Nguyen remarked that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact globally, disrupting supply chains, ways of life and working norms. Amidst the challenges, Mrs Nguyen observed that ASEAN had reaffirmed its commitment to free trade within the international rules-based system, noting that this was vital to economic recovery and future growth. To this end, she applauded the relevance of the topic “Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience and Enhancing Trade Connectivity” and emphasized the significance of the AIPA Caucus as a forum for the region’s parliamentarians to share best practices and effective responses in mitigating the pandemic’s impact and strengthening economic resilience. The full text of Mrs Nguyen’s remarks is found in Annex B2. FIRST SESSION OF 12TH AIPA CAUCUS 12 At 9.41 am, Chairperson of the 12th AIPA Caucus Mr Lim called the First Session to order. Appointment of Deputy Chairperson and Secretary 13 Pursuant to the Terms of Reference of the AIPA Caucus which state that the Chairperson shall appoint a Deputy Chairperson and in accordance with the AIPA tradition of having the Deputy Chairperson of AIPA meetings to be from the next host Parliament, Mr Lim informed the meeting that Member of the Senate of Thailand and Head of Delegation for Thailand Mrs Pikulkaew Krairiksh would be the Deputy Chairman of the 12th AIPA Caucus. Mr Lim also informed the meeting that the Secretary-General of AIPA Mrs Nguyen would serve as the Secretary of the 12th AIPA Caucus, in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the AIPA Caucus. 3 Introduction of Delegations 14 Chairperson of the 12th AIPA Caucus Mr Lim then called on each Delegation to introduce their members. Thereafter, Mr Lim informed delegates that the meeting has an observer delegation from Myanmar, comprising four representatives. Discussion and Approval of Programme of Activities and Agenda 15 The meeting went on to discuss and approve the Programme of Activities and Agenda Items for the 12th AIPA Caucus. The approved Programme of Activities and Agenda Items are appended as Annex C and Annex D respectively. Presentation of Country Reports on “Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience and Enhancing Trade Connectivity” 16 Chairperson of the 12th AIPA Caucus Mr Lim next invited AIPA Caucus Delegations to present their respective Country Reports on the discussion topic “Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience and Enhancing Trade Connectivity”. 17 The following paragraphs summarise the Country Reports. The full Country Reports and accompanying Summary Tables for “Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience and Enhancing Trade Connectivity” are appended as Annex E and Annex F. Brunei Darussalam 18 Brunei Darussalam had been planning to diversify its economy away from oil and gas and the COVID-19 pandemic had emphasized the need for Brunei Darussalam to produce essential food supplies locally, invest in and adopt energy-efficient technologies and seek new business opportunities in growing the “green” economy. To this end, Brunei Darussalam launched the Brunei Economic Blueprint in January 2021, which set out guidelines for the country to develop a dynamic and sustainable economy. 19 In line with efforts to strengthen supply chain resilience and enhance the trade 4 connectivity across the ASEAN region, the government of Brunei Darussalam implemented the Brunei Darussalam National Single Window (BDNSW) System as Brunei Darussalam’s linkage to the ASEAN Single Window (ASW). The initiative would expedite cargo clearance within the context of increased ASEAN economic integration. The BDNSW System would operate a Single Electronic Window for customs clearance of traded goods, thus creating a single point for the submission of standardised information and documents that meet legal import, export and customs-transit requirements. 20 Regionally, Brunei Darussalam joined 14 other Asia-Pacific countries in November 2020 to form the world’s largest trading bloc, when it signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, a move which further signified Brunei’s commitment to enhance trade relations and flows. 21 Brunei Darussalam has also supported efforts to strengthen supply chains and enhance trade connectivity in the region, through its commitment to open trade policies with its regional and global partners. Cambodia 22 Cambodia had enjoyed economic growth of around 7.2% per annum and acknowledged that at the forefront of this remarkable growth is trade. To ensure the country would continue on a sustainable growth path, Cambodia has formulated policy decisions to support regional integration, the completion of potential bilateral FTAs and the joining of other cooperation platforms. With the advent of digital economy and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Cambodia has planned to diversify and leverage opportunities in new growth sectors, especially in the skills-oriented industries, emerging digital economy and services sector and harnessing the power of e-commerce. 23 There had been progress and achievements in efforts to accelerate economic diversification since the implementation of the Cambodia Trade Integration Strategy Update (CTISU) 2014.
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