Malaysia will share its experience in reducing the effects of COVID-19 transmission, with Japan and ASEAN member countries at the Virtual Conference of Ministers Responsible for Trade (VMRT) with Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, tomorrow.
Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, will lead the Malaysian delegation at the meeting.
"At the meeting, Mohamed Azmin accompanied by Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, Datuk Lim Ban Hong, will share the Malaysian Government's experience in combating the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 and protecting Malaysians," the ministry said in a statement today. .
The meeting hosted by Vietnam will discuss the ASEAN-Japan action plan in the face of the spread of COVID-19, based on the 'ASEAN-Japan Joint Statement on Initiatives on Economic Resilience Action in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak'. in Addressing COVID-19) Transmission released on April 22nd.
The meeting will enable Malaysia through the ASEAN platform, establish closer cooperation and partnerships with Japan and ASEAN member countries in a synergistic and united manner to fight COVID-19 by demonstrating solidarity, vision and strong leadership between ASEAN and Japan's Minister of Economy.
"Malaysia is among the countries considered the best in managing the impact of COVID-19, will share experiences and efforts to curb the spread of the epidemic and provide balance to the Malaysian economy.
"Among them, the National Economic Regeneration Plan (PENJANA) and the Recovery Movement Control Order (PKPP) implemented by Malaysia, have seen the opening of economic activities to ensure a resilient economy and at the same time protect the lives and well-being of Malaysians," he said.