Vietnam attends 23rd ASEAN Political-Security Community Council Meeting
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on August 2 attended the 23rd ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting as part of the 54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-54).
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son addresses the 23rd ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting from Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Minister of ForeignAffairs Bui Thanh Son on August 2 attended the 23rd ASEANPolitical-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting as part of the 54th ASEANForeign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-54).
The online meeting reviewed the operation of specialisedagencies in the political-security pillar and the implementation of the ASEANPolitical-Security Community Blueprint 2025.
According to the ASEAN Secretary General's report, despite arange of challenges, political and security cooperation in ASEAN has reaped significantachievements, notably the implementation of recommendations of the Mid-term Reviewof the APSC.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son attends the 23rd ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting from Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
He highlighted ASEAN collaboration in COVID-19 combatand recovery efforts, national defence, border management and response tonon-traditional challenges, as well as cooperation between ASEAN and itspartners.
Given the complex developments in the region such as EastSea and Myanmar issues, the meeting stressed the need for the grouping to strengthenits solidarity, trust, understanding and central role, and maintain dialogues andcooperation with its partners, for regional peace, security and stability.
In his remarks, Son said an environment of peace, securityand stability is the prerequisite to cope with the pandemic, spur recovery andmaintain regional growth.
Pointing to increasing strategic competitions betweenpowers, he suggested ASEAN has a comprehensive approach in relations with itspresent partners as well as new potential ones.
He also proposed cautiously reviewing operational proceduresof ASEAN-led mechanisms to maintain their goals, values and role, whilepromoting the engagement and dialogue of partners.
Inter-sectoral and inter-pillar coordination requiresa creative approach amidst challenges regarding navigation security, COVID-19and humanitarian aid, Son said.
The minister also suggested adding emerging issues tothe APSC Blueprint 2025, saying more attention should be given to agendas on women,peace and security.
Earlier, ASEAN Foreign Ministers witnessed an onlineaward ceremony of the ASEAN Prize 2020, which was handed over to the Singapore-basedASEAN Studies Centre of ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute./.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh on January 21 led a Vietnamese delegation to attend the online ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat (AMM Retreat) at the invitation of Foreign Minister of Brunei Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof.
Vietnam supports the maintenance of peace and stability in the region, security, safety and freedom of navigation and aviation, and the principle of respect for the law on seas and oceans, in accordance with the provisions of international law and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said on February 4.
Solidarity and unity are the foundation for ASEAN’s strength, especially in difficult times, which is clearly demonstrated in the current fight against COVID-19, Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son told the 54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-54) that opened on August 2 via videoconference.
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.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son addresses the 23rd ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting from Hanoi (Photo: VNA) 
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son attends the 23rd ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting from Hanoi (Photo: VNA) 
