00:00ASEAN's positions, of course, for free trade through mechanisms like World Trade Organization.
00:10If there are some adjustments, corrections to be made, we can always make it.
00:16So, therefore, we, of course, all of us, without exception, express displeasure, disagreement,
00:23the unilateral decision on the part of the United States.
00:26Notwithstanding, I've said that we should not have this megaphone diplomacy.
00:32The solution should be to engage and more so effectively together as ASEAN
00:41because it's a big economic block to try and persuade.
00:46Now, prior to that, now we have got this sort of a reprieve, a temporary one.
00:53We hope we are able to resolve this amicably.
00:58But at the same time, we have said that our engagement with other neighbours, including China, would continue.
01:05We are eager to welcome the visit of President Xi Jinping next week.
01:11And we, of course, accord with him all the respect as an important partner in trade and in business.
01:19Did you reach any consensus among ASEAN?
01:23Yes, I mean, they have released a statement of both trade ministers and finance in terms of focusing on what we need to do,
01:32enhance inter-ASEAN trade and investments and collaboration in digital and energy.
01:38At the same time, take a common position on the need of impress upon all countries, including United States, to respect rule-based trade arrangements.
01:53Thank you!
01:54Thank you very much!
01:55Thank you very much.
01:59Bye-bye.
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