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Minh underlined the significance and role of sub-regional cooperation in the region. “Through unity, cooperation and the spirit that no one is left behind, ASEAN has been successful. It is now the time for ASEAN to uphold its role, coordinate and support the sub-regional development in the region,” he said. … [Read more...] about ASEAN 2020: 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held online

Recently, the UK proposed establishing full dialogue partnership while Morocco and the United Arab Emirates were also interested in setting up dialogue partnership in areas with the grouping. Several countries also suggested joining the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC). All proposed are being considered by ASEAN. … [Read more...] about Deputy FM talks agenda for 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

In his welcoming remarks, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc highlighted the development of ASEAN, which has become the world’s fifth largest economy, and its central role in dialogues, cooperation for peace, security and prosperity in the region. These achievements have been attested amid unprecedented changes and challenges, particularly in the COVID-19 pandemic. “Cohesive and Responsive” is not only the theme of ASEAN 2020. Together with the spirit of proactivity and responsibility, it has become the brand name of ASEAN, helping the bloc cope with difficulties and challenges, he noted. On this occasion, the PM praised the ASEAN’s efforts to help businesses resume their operation and regional people stablise their lives. The initiatives, such as The COVID-19 response fund, the ASEAN Regional Reserve of Medical Supplies have helped the bloc fight against the COVID-19 pandemic while connecting the member nations. The Prime Minister requested ASEAN foreign … [Read more...] about ASEAN 2020: 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting opens in Hanoi

– The 10th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held online on September 9 within the framework of the ongoing 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-53) and related meetings hosted by Vietnam.ASEAN Chair for actively coordinating the COVID-19 response efforts of ASEAN and partners, and supported ASEAN initiatives such as the COVID-19 Response Fund and the Regional Reserve of Medical Supplies.East Sea, which is a common interest of all countries. They also expressed concerns about recent developments in the waters that cause harms to peace, security and the rule of the law in the region, especially amid the COVID-19 outbreak. … [Read more...] about ASEAN 2020: 10th Meeting of East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers held

In parallel with that are efforts to formulate and implement universally accepted norms of conduct, and to uphold the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter and the ASEAN Charter concerning inter-state relations, including those on adhering to international law, equality, mutual respect, understanding and trust. Strategic trust as mentioned in the 8 August Statement will be an important factor to neutralize suspicions, to sincerely cooperate with each other on the win-win basis and to prevent the danger of conflicts.  … [Read more...] about Speech by Deputy PM, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh at AMM-53 opening session