Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of other ASEAN countries on May 10 engaged in dialogues with representatives of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), the youth, the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ABAC), and the High-Level Task Force (HLTF) on the ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision.
PM Pham Minh Chinh attends the dialogue between ASEAN leaders and the High-Level Task Force on the ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, on May 10. (Photo: VNA)
Labuan Bajo (VNA) – Prime Minister PhamMinh Chinh and leaders of other ASEAN countries on May 10 engaged in dialogueswith representatives of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), theyouth, the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ABAC), and the High-Level TaskForce (HLTF) on the ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision.
The events took place on the sidelines of the ongoing 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia.
Addressing the dialogue with AIPA representatives, PM Chinhoutlined three orientations for enhancing the effectiveness of coordinationbetween legislative and executive bodies.
First, they need to boost coordination to perfect regulationsand harmonise laws to remove barriers and bottlenecks, especially in trade andinvestment. Second, it is necessary to review and increase legal frameworks tofacilitate intra-bloc labour flows. And third, in the face of the increasinglycomplex international and regional situations, AIPA should maintain solidarityand close coordination to join ASEAN in protecting and upholding the bloc’s principlesand common stances, particularly respecting standards of conduct and complyingwith international law, he noted.
At the dialogue with the youth, the Vietnamese leaderemphasised their pioneering role and encouraged them to participate inresolving social issues and take the lead in voluntary activities to bring positivechanges to the community.
He affirmedthat Vietnam pledges to join other member countries in creating the bestpossible conditions for the youth to develop, have their voice heard, andengage in making decisions about the future of the ASEAN Community.
The PM also proposed the ASEAN Community be turned into a “learningcommunity” to help the youth develop their skills and into a “creative community”so that the bloc will become an incubator for young people to bring into playtheir creativity.
The dialogue between ASEAN leaders and the High-Level Task Force on the ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, on May 10. (Photo: VNA)
Talking to ABAC representatives, he spoke highly of enterprises’ role in trade and investment facilitation,digital transformation, and sustainable and inclusive development.
To make breakthroughs for the ASEAN Economic Community, the leader recommended businesses join hands with the member countries to perfect regulations,develop strategic infrastructure, and create high-quality human resources,especially in digital transformation, green transition, and high technology.
In his remarks at the dialogue with the HLTF, PM Chinh askedthe task force to have a breakthrough mindset with a creative and flexibleapproach so as to map out strategic directions for ASEAN development by 2045.
He also suggested the HLTF closely follow the threebreakthroughs in terms of connectivity, growth promotion, and humandevelopment./.
The ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM), convened on May 8 in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, discussed the priorities of Indonesia's ASEAN Chairmanship in 2023 as well as preparations for the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting and the 42nd ASEAN Summit.
To affirm itself as an epicentrum of growth amid the rapid movements in the regional and global strategic environment, ASEAN needs to strongly promote its solidarity, unity, strategic autonomy, and centrality, affirming the mission of maintaining peace, stability and development in the region, stated Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son.
The 42nd ASEAN Summit, which takes place in Indonesia from May 9-11, is expected to consolidate intra-regional solidarity and enhance ASEAN’s central role in the region.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo stressed that with its unity, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) would be able to play a central role in bringing peace and economic growth ASEAN matters, while delivering a speech at the opening of the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, on May 10.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted three core factors to ASEAN’s characteristics, values, vitality and reputation, which are maintaining independence and strategy self-reliance, turning itself into a growth epicenter and better adapting to external shocks in his remarks at the opening session of the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, on May 10 morning.
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.
Over the past five decades, the Vietnam - Angola relationship has grown steadily, marked by political trust and close bonds between their Parties, States, Governments, and peoples, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
President Luong Cuong called on the two countries to join hands to promote South – South cooperation, contribute to building a fair and equal global political and economic order, safeguard independence and sovereignty, and promote extensive and substantive international solidarity and cooperation.
President Luong Cuong called on the community to remain united, integrate well into local society, adhere to local laws, and continue contributing to both Angola’s development and Vietnam – Angola relations.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Angola Carolina Cerqueira agreed to continue strengthening political trust, boost high-level delegation exchanges via all channels, including the parliamentary one, and create favourable legal conditions for bilateral cooperation.
Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço met with the press right after concluding their talks and witnessing the signing of seven cooperation agreements between the two countries in Luanda on August 7.
State President Luong Cuong stressed the fraternal ties between Vietnam and Angola as a shared invaluable asset. It serves as a solid foundation for both countries to enter a new phase of development, further foster political trust and mutual support between the two Parties and States, and deepen the solidarity and mutual understanding between their people.
At the dialogue, both sides expressed satisfaction with the intensive and extensive development of bilateral relationship since it was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership last year.