Malaysia leads push for Asean declaration on peace, development and sustainability


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Malaysia is spearheading efforts for Asean to adopt a landmark declaration affirming the right to peace, development, and sustainability, aiming to strengthen human rights and build an inclusive and resilient Asean community.

Chair of the Asean Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and Malaysia’s Representative to AICHR, Edmund Bon Tai Soon, said the proposed "Asean Declaration Promoting Peace, Inclusive Growth, Sustainable Development and the Right to Development" is expected to be tabled during the Asean Summit in May, alongside the adoption of Asean Vision 2045.

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