New York, Oct. 15 -- ASEAN has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating poverty, ensuring food security and promoting sustainable rural development, highlighting the need for stronger regional cooperation to address growing challenges facing food systems. Speaking on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at a general debate on poverty eradication, agricultural development and food security held by the Economic and Financial Committee (Second Committee) of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on October 14, Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, stressed agriculture's vital role in ensuring food security, sustaining livelihoods and promoting inclusive growth in Sout...