Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong (Photo: AFP/ VNA)

They are promoting vaccine multilateralism, sharing technology and supporting each other's economic recovery.

Mr. Lee expressed his hope that the countries will all work together to procure an equitable, steady and affordable supply of treatment and vaccines.

He noted the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), signed on Sunday, will spur business confidence and recovery through enhanced market access, comprehensive trade facilitative measures and expanded commitments in areas like e-commerce and intellectual property rights.

Mr. Lee also welcomed the progress made in ASEAN-China negotiations on a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea (called the East Sea in Vietnam).

The PM said regional stakeholders should continue working together to maintain peace and stability in the region, stressing that maritime disputes should be resolved in accordance with universally recognised principles of international law.