Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh |
The meeting discussed Mekong-Japan cooperation in fighting COVID-19 and ways to restore the economies in the post-pandemic period. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh stressed the importance of taking a comprehensive approach to respond to the disease while restoring the economies. Mr. Minh said that strengthening Mekong-Japan cooperation can help member countries revive their economies through restoring regional supply chains, stimulating consumption, and strengthening the capacity of the health care system.