00:03Asian Economic Minister's United States Trade Representative Consultation,
00:08kusahan pinangunahan nito ni na Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Maria Cristina Roque
00:14at U.S. Deputy Trade Representative Ambassador Rick Switzer.
00:18Binigyan tiin ni Secretary Roque sa pulong ang kahalagahan ng pagpapatibay ng economic security,
00:24digital transformation at pagsusulong ng pananalabi,
00:27at kalakalan na pakikinabangan ng micro, small, and medium enterprises sa regyon.
00:32Our economic relationship is evolving alongside a changing global economic landscape.
00:38We are seeing greater attention not only to trade and investment,
00:43but also to strategic trade, economic security, supply chain resilience, digitalization,
00:50and sustainable and inclusive growth.
00:53Our chairship theme, Navigating the Future Together, reflects the importance of working collectively
01:00as we respond to these changes.
01:03For ASEAN, strengthening partnerships and building trust will be important
01:08as we address shared challenges and pursue new opportunities.
01:14In this regard, we see the ASEAN-U.S. economic relationship as an important part of our broader efforts.
01:21Haabot sa US$550 billion ang naging two-way merchandise trade sa pagitan ng ASEAN at Estados Unidos noong nakaraan
01:30taon,
01:30habang haabot naman sa US$30 billion ang naging foreign direct investment flow ng US sa ASEAN sa kapareho rin
01:37taon.
01:38Binigyan diin naman ni Ambassador Switzer ang kanilang mga hakbang upang labanan ng unfair trade practices
01:44at alisin ang mga balakin sa free trade, patuloy din ang suporta ng Amerika sa regional block.
01:50As it has been two decades since we signed our trade investment framework arrangement,
01:55we believe there are many areas where our interests align
01:59and where we can work together to achieve shared goals,
02:02bringing reciprocity and balance to our trading relationship.
02:06Over the last year and a half, under President Trump's leadership,
02:10we have started to make strides to address unfair trade practices,
02:15remove non-tariff barriers, improve our access to respective markets,
02:21strengthen economic and national security cooperation.
02:24For some, this has already resulted in deals being signed,
02:27and we are in close contact with others and hope to finalize many agreements soon.
02:32Matagumpay din na idaos ang ikalimang AEM-TROIKA Open Ended Dialogue
02:37kasama ang Trade Minister ng Switzerland.
02:39Pinagtibay nila dito ang ASEAN-EFTA Joint Declaration Work Plan
02:43para sa taong 2026 hanggang 2030,
02:46kusaan layon nitong palakasin pa ang trade and investment relations
02:50sa pagitan ng regional block at ng EFTA.
02:52Binigyan din rin na kalihim ang kahalagahan ng kooperasyon
02:56sa pagitan ng magkabilang panig upang isulong ang free trade
02:59at mas matibay na partisipasyon ng pribadong sektor.
03:02Kumpiyansa si Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs,
03:06Helene Artieda, sa patuloy na paglawak ng free trade sa rehyon,
03:10kabilang ang papalapit na implementasyon ng FTA
03:13sa pagitan ng EFTA at Thailand,
03:15ang EFTA-Malaysia Economic Partnership Agreement o ang MEPA
03:19at ang formal na paglagda ng kasunduan sa Vietna
03:23bago matapos ang taon.
03:24In times when we're witnessing a redefinition of global trade
03:28and the danger of ruptured supply chains,
03:31Switzerland is proud to have a firm partnership
03:33with the members of ASEAN.
03:36Gabo Milde Villegas, para sa bayo.
Comments