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Canadian ambassador to ASEAN, Marie Louis Hannan in her speech conveyed ASEAN and Canada cooperated in responding various cross-border threats, such as terrorism and extremism with violence, organized crime, arm proliferation and cybercrime in effort to build the more peaceful world. On the commemoration of the 151st Canadian National Day in Jakarta on Monday (2/7), the ambassador mentioned that relation of ASEAN and Canada as speech partner, is a perfect example of cooperation in facing global challenge. Canada and ASEAN also cooperated in the field of promotion of gender equality.

“We are advancing gender equality by leveraging regional cooperation among ASEAN members: to enhance the leadership role of women on important issues, such as conflict prevention and resolution and to promote women’s economic empowerment and ensure all women participate fully in the global economy,” Marie Louis Hannan said.

Ambassador Marie Louis Hannan further explained that Canada and ASEAN will also continue discussion related to Free Trade Agreement. The agenda also includes strong commitment on honor the worker’s right and local stakeholder and responsibility business. According to the ambassador, ASEAN and Canada have much cooperation in facing various current challenges. But, there are many which can be conducted to face the future opportunity and challenges.(VOI/Sekar/Trans-yati/AHM)