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Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son attended the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-55) which opened in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on August 3 morning. The opening ceremony of the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. (Photo: VNA) Addressing the opening ceremony, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen recalled the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s 55-year history and its beyond-expected achievements, making Southeast Asia a region of cooperation, development and trust. He underscored the regional and global uncertainties caused by multidimensional impacts of COVID-19, tensions among major countries and crises in Myanmar and Ukraine. Non-traditional challenges, such as climate change, natural disasters, energy security and food security, have put ASEAN and the region at large through such an ordeal, according to the PM. More than ever, ASEAN needs to unite, promote its centrality, and strive to build a … [Read more...] about 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting opens in Cambodia

They included a meeting with Speaker of the RoK's National Assembly Kim Jin-pyo, leaders of the ruling People Power Party, the head of the Senior Advisory Board of the President, the Minister of Employment and Labour, the SMEs and Startups Agency, and a number of RoK organizations such as the RoK-Vietnam Friendship Association, the Korean-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, Korea-Vietnam Economic and Cultural Exchange Association (KOVECA), Association of Korean People Loving Vietnam (VESAMO). The delegation also visited the Space Technology Center of SK Group and Samsung Town. At the meetings, Thuong informed the hosts on the development orientations, external policies and major issues discussed in the 13th National Party Congress of Vietnam, as well as achievements of Vietnam in various fields, the leading role of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Party’s relations with political parties and partners in the world. He affirmed the policy to strengthen relations … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Party delegation busy in RoK

Vietnam is regarded as an interesting interlocutor for Greece in Southeast Asia. Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, in remarks made during his visit to Hanoi, highlighted Vietnam’s growing role in the region and the world, wishing to enhance relations with Vietnam in Greece’s diplomacy towards the Asia-Pacific region. Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias in Hanoi on August 1. Photo: VNA Greece treasured Vietnam’s role and position in the region, FM Dendias shared the view during the meetings with Vietnam’s President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son on August 1. “I believe that Vietnam, a country of 100 million people, with a thriving economy of almost US$400 billion, constitutes an interesting interlocutor for Greece in the Southeast Asian region; and that it would be highly beneficial to broaden and deepen our relations,” the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs … [Read more...] about Greece hails Vietnam’s role in region

Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc addresses a UN conference (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc had a meeting on August 3 with United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres who highly valued Vietnam's active and responsible contributions to the common work of the organisation, especially the country’s strong commitments in the fight against climate change, and promised to continue supporting Vietnam in this work. The UN leader said he is impressed by socio-economic achievements of Vietnam, especially the country’s post-pandemic recovery. Ngoc, who is in New York for the Tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, affirmed that the UN is a reliable partner for the causes of peace, co-operation, and development, with the international body always accompanying Vietnam through its national development stages. The Deputy Minister also reiterated the invitation by State President … [Read more...] about UN leader lauds Vietnam’s commitments to climate change response

The officials discussed the issue during the first working day of the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-55) and relevant meetings which opened on August 3 in Cambodia – the Chair of ASEAN 2022. Speaking at a press conference later the same day, Secretary of State at the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and spokesperson of AMM-55 Kung Phoak said the meeting suggested stakeholders to settle the East Sea-related issue by peaceful means which have been developed on the basis of recognized principles and laws, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982. Delegates also underlined the need to accelerate the effective implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), and soon conclude negotiations on a Code of Conduct (COC) in the East Sea, he said. Stakeholders should promote a favorable and peaceful environment in order to lay a foundation for trust-building and promoting a … [Read more...] about ASEAN proposes peaceful settlement of East Sea issue

The AMM will touch on regional and international issues, especially the pressing security challenges that risk destabilizing regional peace and stability. Ten diplomats of all members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) today [August 3] deliberated key issues at the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-55) and Related Meetings hosted in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. ASEAN Foreign Ministers gather in Phnom Penh on August 3 for regional meetings. Photos: Baoquocte The range of issues to be discussed on the first day of the four-day meeting includes the progress made in line with the ASEAN Community-building efforts, the way forward to recover strongly from the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as cooperation and partnerships with external partners, said Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn in his opening remark. The AMM would also touch on regional and international issues, especially the pressing security … [Read more...] about ASEAN Foreign Ministers gather in Phnom Penh for key issues

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (C) at the ASEAN-RoK Foreign Ministers' Meeting. (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son joined his ASEAN counterparts in meetings with the US, India, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the EU, and Russia on August 4 within the framework of the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-55) and related meetings in Phnom Penh, Cambodia . The sides spent a great deal of time reviewed cooperation progress, agreed on future orientations, and exchanged views on regional and international situations. ASEAN proposes its partners maximise advantages brought by strategic and comprehensive partnerships, cooperate with the bloc in community building, and strive for common peace, stability and prosperity. . The countries suggested many extensive and diverse cooperation measures to assist ASEAN in building its community, accelerating recovery, and moving towards sustainable development. These measures covered … [Read more...] about AMM-55: ASEAN, partners review cooperation, agree on future orientations

The U.N. leader said he is impressed by socio-economic achievements of Vietnam, especially the country’s post-pandemic recovery. Ngoc, who is in New York for the Tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, affirmed that the U.N. is a reliable partner for the causes of peace, co-operation, and development, with the international body always accompanying Vietnam through its national development stages. The Deputy Minister also reiterated the invitation by State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc to the U.N. Secretary-General to visit Vietnam at the earliest opportunity. Guterres affirmed that he will visit Vietnam this year. Regarding regional and international issues of concern, the two sides agreed to continue enhancing multilateralism, uphold international law, and promote ASEAN-U.N. cooperation, as well as ASEAN's role in the regional security architecture. This includes maintaining peace, stability, security, safety, and freedom … [Read more...] about U.N. leader lauds Vietnam’s commitments to climate change response

At these meetings, held within the framework of the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-55), partners said they attached importance to their relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and support the grouping’s central role. ASEAN and its partners agreed that dialogue and cooperation for peace, stability, sustainable development and prosperity are the focus of their relationship. Accordingly, the parties agreed to step up cooperation towards comprehensive and sustainable post-pandemic recovery. ASEAN expected its Northeast Asian partners to cooperate more in public health, digital transformation, innovative technology, smart infrastructure, human resource quality, and green and sustainable development. The countries also showed their hope to strengthen cooperation in other areas like climate change response, environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable use of oceans and marine resources. Regarding the international and … [Read more...] about AMM-55: Partners back ASEAN’s central role

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son on August 5 joined other diplomats of the East Asia Summit (EAS) at the EAS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting as part of the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting taking place in Phnom Penh (Cambodia). An overview of the EAS Foreign Ministers Meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. At the meeting, ASEAN Foreign Ministers and their EAS counterparts from China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, New Zealand, India, Russia and the US, examined the recent developments in the region and the wilder world, and discussed their cooperation orientations. The FMs raised concerns about emerging complicated developments in the South China Sea (known as the East Sea in Vietnam), Myanmar, the Korean Peninsula, Ukraine, and the Taiwan Strait. They affirmed that the strategic value of the EAS is to create a favourable environment for frank dialogue, close consultation, and sincere cooperation for a region of peace, stability and sustainable … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends EAS Foreign Ministers meeting in Cambodia