MEETING OF MINISTERS
At a press conference following the ministerial meeting, Mr Gan said the ministers affirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation and coordination by announcing a Supply Chain Resilience Declaration.
Representatives from 13 member countries issued the ministerial declaration, which will aims to allow swifter and more meaningful responses to major supply chain risks and disruptions.
They also launched three new areas of focus: advancing digital and paperless trade, strengthening the rules-based trading system and leveraging technology.
