Jakarta – The signing ceremony of the instruments of accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) by Colombia, Cuba, and South Africa was held online on Tuesday (Nov 10).
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and other ASEAN foreign ministers experienced the signing ceremony, according to a statement released on the main website of the ASEAN Viet Nam 2020.
In his remarks, Minh mentioned that growth of the treaty mirrored ASEAN’s position and function in boosting cooperation and in promoting peace and security in the area and the world.
The TAC was signed in Bali, Indonesia, in February 1976, with 40 signatories so far.
Given that its signing and entering force, the treaty has actually turned out to be an essential instrument governing relations in between states to maintain local peace and stability along with among the crucial standard procedures in ASEAN’s main regional architecture.
Over the last few years, interest among non-ASEAN member states in the treaty has grown, he mentioned, adding that the accession by Colombia, Cuba, and South Africa to the TAC will further add to the support of importance and relevance of the treaty’s functions and principles that incorporate the serene settlement of disputes and resolutions of distinctions.
Minh advised the three nations to devote themselves to the purposes and aim even more to bolster cooperation with ASEAN while adding to promoting peace and security in the region and beyond.
Optimistic of additional dedications, Minh mentioned that substantial and concrete actions ought to be put forth and required to work towards a more serene, stable, and thriving area and the world.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla recognized the work of Vietnam and ASEAN in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic and extended his acknowledgements to Cambodia, the Philippines, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam over the heavy loss of life and home from the current weather calamities.
It shows the requirement to continue sharing the best experiences in managing natural catastrophes, Parrilla affirmed.
The signing takes place in a worldwide context that demonstrates the values of solidarity and cooperation to attend to worldwide challenges, consisting of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cuban minister further said.
He promised to comply with the ASEAN in the areas of biotechnology, pharmacy, medical services, Spanish language mentor, culture, sports, and techniques to deal with climate modification, suggesting the facility of a joint biotech research and development centre in ASEAN and the holding of scientific tests.
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