Xinhua News Agency, Hanoi, April 14th—ASEAN and China, Japan, and South Korea Joint Meeting of Leaders to Fight the New Coronary Pneumonia Outbreak
We, the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Heads of State / Government of the People ’s Republic of China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, held a video conference on April 14, 2020. Special meeting of leaders. The meeting was chaired by the Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc of ASEAN ’s rotating presidency;
Deeply concerned about the unprecedented and severe challenges brought about by the epidemic to the well-being, life and safety of people in 10 + 3 countries, and the negative impact on the economic and social development of 10 + 3 countries and the world;
Deep condolences to those who died due to the epidemic, and deep condolences to the sick people;
Recognizing the rapid spread of the epidemic and the severe situation, the World Health Organization announced on March 11, 2020 that the epidemic constituted a pandemic;
Express gratitude and support to all medical workers and other personnel who are struggling to fight against the epidemic and save lives wholeheartedly;
Recognize the importance of public participation in epidemic prevention and control;
Welcome international financial institutions to take measures to use and strengthen policy tools to support countries in need;
Support the Secretary-General of the United Nations to propose that all countries in the world should jointly and decisively respond in an innovative way to curb the spread of the virus and eliminate the socio-economic impact caused by the epidemic;
Noting the commitment made by the leaders of the G-20 in the statement of the Special Summit on New Coronary Pneumonia on March 26, 2020, to establish a united front to respond to common threats;
Emphasize the important role of the World Health Organization in the global fight against epidemics, recognize the importance of implementing the relevant health measures in the International Health Regulations (2005), and emphasize the universal health coverage (UHC) for public health such as the response to the new coronary The need for challenges;
Recognizing the important role of 10 + 3 cooperation for peace, security and prosperity in East Asia; emphasizing the importance of health cooperation and existing mechanisms for public health challenges, including the successful cooperation in 2003 to deal with the SARS epidemic;
Appreciate that 10 + 3 and the China-Japan-Korea Health Cooperation Platform have taken positive measures to respond jointly from the outbreak of the outbreak;
Noted with satisfaction that the 10 + 3 Special Video Conference for Senior Officials on Health Development, the Special Foreign Ministers ’Video Conference on New Crown Pneumonia in China, Japan and South Korea and the Video Conference on the Minister of Health for 10 + 3 New Coronary Pneumonia on February 3, March 20, 2020, 4 Held successively on the 7th, with encouraging results;
Recognize the decision to separately organize large-scale events including the Olympics and Paralympics;
Welcome to the "ASEAN Presidential Statement on Joint Response to the New Coronary Pneumonia Outbreak" issued on February 14, 2020 and the "ASEAN Special Summit Declaration on the New Coronary Pneumonia Outbreak" issued on April 14, 2020. The two documents demonstrate ASEAN's adherence to "unity The spirit of "cooperation and proactive response" is the highest commitment to fight the epidemic together. Support ASEAN to deal with the multiple challenges brought by the epidemic through multi-field, mobilization of all parties and participation of the whole society;
Reiterate that 10 + 3 countries will strengthen unity, promote cooperation, support each other, jointly prevent and control the epidemic, and deal with its negative impact on the economy and society;
To this end, we are determined to:
1. Strengthen the establishment of an early warning mechanism for pandemic and other infectious diseases in the region, freely, openly, regularly, timely and transparently share real-time information on the epidemic situation and national response measures, exchange experience and best practices, and prevent epidemic outbreaks. Provide mutual technical support for control and clinical treatment. Based on national risk assessments, periodic assessment reports on the risk of international transmission of New Coronary Pneumonia in the ASEAN region, the consensus of the 10 + 3 Health Development Senior Officials ’Council on policy and strategic issues, and the technical guidance of the ASEAN Health Emergency Response Center Network, support the adoption of the severity of the outbreak in each country and region And further develop joint, coordinated, and powerful response measures that are suitable for it.
2. Strengthen national and regional capacity building and improve the level of response to epidemics, including protecting medical staff and other front-line workers, and ensuring that medicines and medical supplies, especially diagnostic tools and personal protective equipment, in accordance with the goals of effectiveness, safety, and accessibility And medical equipment is in sufficient supply.
Third, consider establishing a 10 + 3 important medical material reserve to ensure that emergency needs are quickly met. Encourage the use of existing regional emergency reserve facilities, including warehouses managed by the ASEAN Humanitarian Rescue Coordination Center (AHA), and further consider using the 10 + 3 Rice Emergency Reserve Mechanism (APTERR).
4. Support the joint efforts of the 10 + 3 health sector and ASEAN to implement the International Health Regulations (2005), and play a role in the ASEAN EOC Network and the ASEAN Biodiversity Virtual Center (ABVC) and other mechanisms To enhance the regional ability to prevent, monitor and respond to public health threats.
5. Strengthen cooperation in epidemiological research, including the role of 10 + 3 on-site epidemiological training network. Follow effective, safe, fair, accessible and affordable goals, strengthen coordination efforts including the private sector, and rapidly develop, produce, and distribute diagnostic tools, anti-epidemic drugs and vaccines. Actively share and use digital technology and innovation to promote scientific anti-epidemic.
6. Encourage 10 + 3 parties to support each other's public health human resources development and capacity building, including supporting the upgrading of health facilities for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, training public health personnel, and providing students from ASEAN countries with education and training institutions in China, Japan, and South Korea in related disciplines. Scholarships to strengthen the construction of the national health system.
7. To ensure that there are sufficient funds to support the prevention and control of the epidemic and protect the people, discuss the allocation of a certain amount from the existing 10 + 1 cooperation fund and 10 + 3 cooperation fund, including possible additional financial support from external ASEAN partners, and set up to respond to public health emergencies. Special fund for events.
8. Strengthen cooperation to provide the necessary support and help for the citizens of 10 + 3 countries, especially vulnerable groups, living, working and studying in each other ’s countries, dedicated to protecting the dignity, health, well-being and safety of those affected by the epidemic and ensuring that they Receive fair treatment and effective treatment, and facilitate the movement of people when necessary.
9. Promote effective public communication through a variety of media, including timely notification of relevant government policies, public health and safety information, clarification of false information and false news, and elimination of stigma and discrimination.
10. Reiterate its commitment to keeping the trade and investment market open, strengthen cooperation with 10 + 3 countries, play the role of 10 + 3 rice emergency reserve mechanism, ensure food security, maintain smooth and continuous operation of logistics networks, and enhance the resilience and sustainability of regional supply chains. In particular, to ensure the supply of necessary materials such as food, commodities, medicines, and medical care, and to ensure that the necessary public health emergency measures are targeted, appropriate, transparent, and temporary, should not cause unnecessary trade barriers or interfere with regional supply chains, and should comply with World Trade Organization rules.
11. While giving priority to protecting public health, focusing on combating the epidemic and minimizing its impact on the economy and society, it is encouraged to maintain the necessary regional connectivity to facilitate the travel of necessary personnel such as business trips.
12. Reiterate our joint commitment to promote post-epidemic recovery, promote economic development, enhance financial resilience, restore growth, interconnection and tourism, maintain market stability, and prevent potential risks of economic recession.
13. Proactive and coordinated approach, taking appropriate and necessary measures including stimulating the economy, boosting market confidence, enhancing regional economic stability and resilience, and helping individuals and enterprises affected by the epidemic, especially small and medium-sized enterprises Enterprises and vulnerable groups. Make full use of technology and digital trade to keep enterprises, especially small, medium and micro enterprises, in operation.
14. Stabilize the production and supply of key products and services, including important medical supplies and agricultural products. Maintain trade in necessary goods and services, create a more resilient, sustainable, and less vulnerable supply chain, keep the supply chain within and outside the region open, and support economic development. Reaffirm the commitments made in the joint statement of the 2019 Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) Leaders ’Meeting.
15. Be alert to potential risks that may affect regional financial stability, close regional financial cooperation, strengthen policy coordination, support the 10 + 3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) to monitor economic and financial conditions in the region, conduct timely risk assessments, and make policy recommendations. Reiterate its commitment to strengthening the availability of the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralization (CMIM) and make good use of regional financial arrangements (RFA) to make it a reliable component of the global financial safety net.
16. Committed to working closely with the World Health Organization, relevant organizations and the international community in the global fight against epidemics, encouraging government and social capital cooperation (PPP) and the participation of the whole society to deal with the far-reaching impact of the epidemic on the economy and society People's well-being and sustainable growth.
17. Stay united, be highly vigilant, and be prepared to take further action as needed.
18. Instruct the foreign ministers of 10 + 3 countries as the main coordinators to work closely with the relevant field mechanisms under the 10 + 3 framework to supervise the implementation of the commitments and consensus reached in this Joint Statement.
This "Joint Statement" was adopted on April 14, 2020.