US Envoy leads inclusivity efforts across Asean, APEC countries


United States’ Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara. - Photo: US Department of State

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: United States’ (US) Special Advisor on International Disability Rights (SAIDR) Sara Minkara is on a trip to several Asean and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries to promote the continued integration of disability policy.

Her trip, lasting until Aug 2, covers Brunei Darussalam, South Korea, Malaysia and Cambodia, with South Korea being the first destination.

She is scheduled to meet government officials to discuss building upon the US’ and Korea’s efforts to mainstream disability policy across APEC working groups.

Meanwhile, in the Sultanate, SAIDR Minkara will meet with government officials to discuss fostering disability inclusion across faith-based and sporting communities.

In Malaysia and Cambodia, SAIDR Minkara will meet government officials to discuss the integration of disability policy across the Asean pillars.

Her trip aims to mainstream disability policy within a cross section of society, highlighting its benefits to economic growth and political cooperation ahead of Asean and APEC 2025. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN

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