Monday, December 14, 2020, 22:36 GMT+7
A man wears a protective mask as he drives past a banner promoting prevention against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Hanoi, Vietnam July 31, 2020. Photo: Reuters
Germany on Monday announced the payment of €5 million (US$6 million) to the COVID-19 ASEAN Response Fund.
The COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating effects can only be effectively combated through joint efforts, the German Embassy in Hanoi said in a press release publicizing the payment.
“Cooperation with ASEAN is an essential component of the German government's Indo-Pacific Guidelines,” the press release reads.
At the 36th ASEAN Summit chaired by Vietnam, ASEAN political leaders announced the establishment of the COVID-19 ASEAN Response Fund on June 26.