ASEAN members boost energy cooperation

In the 20-point statement, the ministers reiterated the need to make concerted efforts to develop and use renewable energy resources and build power integration networks to safeguard the sustainability of energyresources.

Earlier, they discussed reports on the energy cooperationin ASEAN between 2013 and 2014, particularly initial outcomes in realising the ASEAN Plan of Action on Energy Cooperation (APAEC) in the 2010-2015 period and the development of the 2016-2020 APAEC.

They hailed the initiative to carry out the power integration project, which is being piloted by Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Delegates also expressed their hope to increasecooperation with international partners to address such issues as increasing demand for electricity, mitigatinggreenhouse gas emissions, and ensuring nuclear safety in the region.

This year’s event is following the theme “Power Integration for ASEAN Prosperity“.

The next meeting will be held in Malaysia in 2015.-VNA

In the 20-point statement, the ministers reiterated the need to make concerted efforts to develop and use renewable energy resources and build power integration networks to safeguard the sustainability of energyresources.

Earlier, they discussed reports on the energy cooperationin ASEAN between 2013 and 2014, particularly initial outcomes in realising the ASEAN Plan of Action on EnergyCooperation (APAEC) in the 2010-2015 period and the development of the 2016-2020 APAEC.

They hailed the initiative to carry out the power integration project, which is being piloted by Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Delegates also expressed their hope to increasecooperation with international partners to address such issues as increasing demand for electricity, mitigatinggreenhouse gas emissions, and ensuring nuclear safety in the region.

This year’s event is following the theme “Power Integration for ASEAN Prosperity”.

The next meeting will be held in Malaysia in 2015.