Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 4 morning (local time) to attend the 43rd ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) arrives in Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 4 morning (local time). (Photo: VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham MinhChinh and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, onSeptember 4 morning (local time) to attend the 43rd ASEAN Summit and RelatedMeetings.
The Vietnamese delegation was welcomed at Soekarno - HattaInternational Airport by Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy SandiagaUno, and other Indonesian and Vietnamese officials.
PM Chinh’s attendance at the 43rd ASEAN Summit is madeat the invitation of Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Chair of the 43rd ASEANSummit and Related Meetings.
The leader's attendance at the event aims to continue implementing Vietnam’sforeign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation anddevelopment, diversification and multilateralisation in line with theResolution of the 13th National Party Congress and the Directive No. 25 of theParty Central Committee’s Secretariat; and convey the major message of theParty, State and Government to ASEAN and international friends about a Vietnamof friendliness, cooperation, integration and more active, proactive andeffective participation in the regional processes.
The 43rd ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings will takeplace in Jakarta from September 4-7, marking the culmination of Indonesia'sASEAN Chairmanship in 2023.
In line with the Chair’s theme of “ASEAN Matters:Epicentrum of Growth”, the summit provides an opportunity for ASEAN leaders todiscuss and chart the directions for strengthening the ASEAN Community andmaking the bloc the focal point of growth amidst the complexities and changesin the current global and regional landscape.
At the 43rd ASEAN Summit, participating countries arescheduled to review the implementation of the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 and blueprintsin the three pillars of politics-security, economy, and culture-society.
They will also seek measures to deepen relationsbetween the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its partners and compare notes on regional and internationalissues.
On this occasion, the group will approve and acknowledgemany important documents, including the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and theDeclaration of ASEAN Concord IV, and documents on specific cooperation areas withinthe bloc and between ASEAN and its partners in food security, digital economy, blueeconomy, agriculture, e-vehicle ecosystem, family development and gender equality,pre-school education, and integration of people with disabilities, amongothers.
PM Chinh will share Vietnam’s viewpoints and propose initiativesand directions in many cooperation fields in order to materialise the theme of“ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth”, and consolidate the building of aunited, strong ASEAN Community that holds an increasingly important role andposition in the region and the world.
He will also meet with leaders of other countries andinternational organisations to boost bilateral ties and exchange views onissues of shared concern./.
Ambassador Vu Ho, head of SOM ASEAN Vietnam, attended the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 3 to review preparations for the 43rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings.
Enhancing maritime cooperation is one of the priorities of Indonesia's ASEAN Chairmanship in 2023, said Director for ASEAN Political and Security Cooperation Rolliansyah Soemirat, amid preparations for the 43rd ASEAN Summit to be held on 5-7 September in Jakarta.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam left Hanoi on September 4 morning to attend the 43rd ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) arrives in Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 4 morning (local time). (Photo: VNA) 
