Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual met with United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) Executive Secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana on September 2, 2023 at the sidelines of the ASEAN Investment Forum in Jakarta, Indonesia. Â
Secretary Pascual expressed appreciation for the assistance of the UN body in the areas of trade, trade facilitation, MSMEs, as well as in aligning the implementation of AmBisyon Natin 2040 with the country’s achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Both sides also look forward to furthering cooperation through initiatives in digital economy and digital infrastructure, including space technology and innovation.
The UNESCAP, which was established in 1947 with its headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, aims to promote regional cooperation and integration in the Asia-Pacific region to achieve inclusive and sustainable development.
