After consulting ACG members’ oppinion regarding AECSD’s requirement of being an observer of ACG , ACG secretariat responded to AECSD that ACG will accept AECSD as an observer, by which AECSD will be invited to participate in the ACG annual conference and other open meetings. Meanwhile, ACG Secretariat is also seeking the possibility to set up links with other regional CSD groups by which to enhance the exchange and communication with those groups hence benefit ACG members.