Asean co-operating effectively in curbing Covid-19 | The Malaysian Insight

A boy wearing face mask has his temperature taken at Phuc Dien elementary school Hanoi, Vietnam. A senior Vietnamese official has said Asean has been effective in combating Covid-19 thus far. – EPA pic, May 13, 2020.

THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations entered 2020 with a lot of difficulties due to the Covid-19 pandemic but the initial success in curbing the spread of the disease in the region has proved effective intra-regional co-operation, said Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen Lt Gen Nguyen Chi Vinh.

According to Vietnam News Agency , Vinh made the statement during the Asean defence senior officials’ meeting working group video conference in Hanoi on May 12, which aims to promote Vietnam’s initiatives as Asean chair in 2020 and prepare for the Adsom video conference slated for May 15. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!

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