Senior officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries and China have agreed to advance negotiations for a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) to a new period.
Senior officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries and China have agreed to advance negotiations for a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) to a new period, said Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman.
In a recent meeting, the officials concurred to negotiate the framework, structure and contents of the COC, and settle difficult and complicated matters related to the document, Aman told a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on the threshold of the 48 th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM 48), adding that this is an important step forward with regard to the COC.
Aman also revealed that at the meeting, the participants also considered a number of measures to resolve tensions among countries, while highlighting the need to implement relevant contents of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC).
While countries proceed with the implementation of the DOC and work expeditiously towards the establishment of the COC, recent developments have raised tensions and eroded trust and confidence among the parties, he stressed.
These developments should be settled to ensure peace, stability and security in the East Sea , Aman said, pointing to the need to maintain the East Sea as a sea of peace and prosperity, and prevent any actions leading to the possibility of increased militarisation.
Regarding the AMM 48, the Malaysian diplomat said the meeting and a series of related meetings will take place in Kuala Lumpur from August 1-6, with the participation of 27 countries.
Following the AMM 48, the ASEAN Foreign Ministers are expected to issue a joint statement, he added.-VNA
Leaders of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) issued the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on a People-Oriented, People-Centred ASEAN at the end of the 26th ASEAN Summit which took place in Malaysia on April 26 and 27.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh chaired a ceremony on July 28 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Vietnam’s entry into ASEAN and the bloc’s formation 48 years ago.
Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung joined the 9th meeting on the implementation of the Declaration on the Conducts of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) that took place in Tianjin city on July 29.
Trade and investment relations between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have grown significantly, said Chinese Deputy Minister of Commerce Gao Yan on July 29.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is also a Politburo member and Secretary of the Government Party Committee, attended the 4th Party Congress of the EVN Party Organisation for the 2025–2030 tenure on August 10, directing EVN to ensure power supply to meet the country’s development demands with double-digit growth set for the coming years.
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, along with a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Seongnam Air Base in Seoul on August 10 afternoon (local time), beginning a state visit to the Republic of Korea from August 10-13.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Vietnamese delegation at the meeting (Photo:VNA)
