PM chairs ceremony to mark ASEAN founding anniversary
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse chaired a ceremony to mark the 50th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and 22 years of Vietnam’s accession to the bloc in Hanoi on August 8.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister NguyenXuan Phuc and his spouse chaired a ceremony to mark the 50th foundinganniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and 22 yearsof Vietnam’s accession to the bloc in Hanoi on August 8.
The PM highlighted the achievements that ASEANhas gained over the past a half century to become a strong and united communitywith rules-based operation and comprehensive and extensive connectivity acrossthe fields, contributing to the maintenance of peace, stability, cooperationand development in the region.
ASEAN has an increasing role and position in theregion and beyond, he said, adding that the association is also playing a crucialrole in the evolving regional architecture.
The bloc should reinforce solidarity and unity,promote internal strength to increase its connectivity and build a rules-basedcommunity with the widespread participation of people to bring them with pragmaticbenefits, he recommended.
With a population of over 630 million and thetotal gross domestic product (GDP) of nearly 2.6 trillion USD per year, rankingsixth in the world, along with a peaceful and stable environment, ASEAN is aspotlight of economic cooperation in the Asian-Pacific region and the world atlarge.
“The achievements that ASEAN has gained over thepast 50 years are very huge, creating a firm foundation for the development ofthe ASEAN Community and the realisation of the ASEAN Community Vision 2025,” hesaid.
Heaffirmed that Vietnam always considers ASEAN a prioritized pillar in itsforeign policy and vows to continue accompanying the bloc’s member states tobuild the ASEAN Community of unity, peace, stability and strength and successfullyaccomplish the ASEAN Vision 2025 and blueprints, contributing to maintainingpeace and stability, and stepping up cooperation and development in the region.
On the occasion, healso thanked the bloc’s partners, international organizations and friends fortheir cooperation and support for the ASEAN member states over the past time,and wished that the Ambassadors and officials of the internationalorganizations would continue acting as an effective bridge for their countriesand organizations and Vietnam and ASEAN.
Addressing the ceremony, Philippine Ambassador to Vietnam Noel Servigonstressed that one of ASEAN’s big achievements over the past five decades isdeveloping into a strong bloc, which has been acknowledged and respectedglobally, from a five-member organization.
He highly valued Vietnam’s organization of numerous activities to mark ASEAN’s50th founding anniversary in many localities and informedparticipants of the successful outcomes of the 50th ASEAN ForeignMinisters’ Meeting and related meetings.
He also congratulated Vietnam on its 22 years of joining the bloc.-VNA
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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.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
