16 Sep 2022 Joint declaration of Asia-Pacific Education Ministers (APREMC-II, 2022) committing to urgent actions for post-COVID education recovery and long-term transformation. The Statement calls for the safe reopening of schools, learning recovery programs, and re-enrollment of all learners, especially girls and marginalized groups. It also outlines a vision for transforming education systems to address pre-existing inequities by building in adaptive, resilient mechanisms and improving inclusion, quality, and digital access. As the region emerges from the pandemic, the Bangkok Statement frames education as the cornerstone of social and economic recovery and a catalyst for sustainable futures.