Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a meeting with his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison on November 14 as part of his working trip to Singapore to attend the 33rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings. During the meeting, the Vietnamese Government leader congratulated Morrison on his appointment as the new Prime Minister of Australia, affirming that he is willing to cooperate with Morrison to promote the strategic partnership between the two countries. PM Phuc suggested that Australia continue to create favourable conditions for Vietnam’s farm products, such as longan, rambutan, star apple, as well as aquatic products, such as shrimp, to enter the Australian market. Morrison agreed with PM Phuc’s suggestions, especially in fostering trade and investment ties between the two sides, expressing his hope that bilateral tourism cooperation and … [Read more...] about ASEAN Summit: PM Phuc meets with Australian counterpart
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PM attends 20th ASEAN-RoK Summit
They made the statement at the 20th ASEAN-RoK Summit, which forms part of the 33rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings, in Singapore on November 14. The leaders hailed the positive outcomes of the strategic partnership and comprehensive cooperation between the two sides. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc The RoK remains the leading economic partner of ASEAN and has poured USD 5.3 billion into the bloc. The two sides’ two-day trade topped USD 152.7 billion in 2017 and they are striving to raise the figure to USD 200 billion by 2020. Cooperation has been accelerated across politics-security to economics, trade, investment, cultural exchange, and people-to-people exchange. Towards the 30th anniversary of ASEAN-RoK partnership, the two sides agreed to organize a high-level conference to mark the event in the RoK in 2019 and at the same time actively carry out initiatives and specific cooperative activities. The two sides agreed to step up cooperation in the fields … [Read more...] about PM attends 20th ASEAN-RoK Summit
For a self-reliant and innovative ASEAN
The 33rd ASEAN Summit and related high-level meetings, including the ASEAN Plus 3 (China, Japan and the Republic of Korea) Summit, the ASEAN plus 1 (China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, India, the US, Australia, Russia, respectively) Summit and the East Asia Summit (EAS), take place in the context that ASEAN turns 51 this year and this is the third year since the establishment of the ASEAN Community which has reaped positive outcomes in implementing the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 and other general plans in the three pillars of political security, economics and socio-culture of the ASEAN Community. Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc In the field of political security, ASEAN continues its all-out efforts to consolidate and share regional norms of conduct through the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea, or South China Sea, (DOC), towards the building of a Code of Conduct (COC) in the … [Read more...] about For a self-reliant and innovative ASEAN
33rd ASEAN Summit to focus on building resilient, innovative Community
At a meeting preparing for the 33rd ASEAN Summit (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 33rd ASEAN Summit, slated for November 13-15 in Singapore, will focus on strengthening intra-bloc cooperation and connections, building a resilient and innovative ASEAN Community and sketching out ASEAN orientations for following years. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will lead a high-ranking delegation to Singapore to attend the event at the invitation of the host country’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Major events of the summit include the 33rd ASEAN Summit Meeting, the ASEAN Plus 3 (China, Japan, the Republic of Korea) Summit, the East Asia Summit, and seven ASEAN Plus 1 Summits with China, the Republic of Korea, Japan, the US, India, Australia and Russia. The second high-level meeting will also be held for countries engaging in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). At the summits with partners, participants will discuss measures to foster collaboration among … [Read more...] about 33rd ASEAN Summit to focus on building resilient, innovative Community
ASEAN holds Joint Consultative Meeting to prepare for 33rd Summit
The Joint Consultative Meeting in Singapore on October 15 and 16 aims to prepare for the 33rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) held a Joint Consultative Meeting (JCM) in Singapore on October 15 and 16 to prepare for the 33rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings. The Vietnamese delegation to the meeting was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung, head of SOM Vietnam. Participants discussed and basically reached agreement on the working programme and agenda of the summit, as well as the list of documents to be submitted to the high-ranking leaders. About 12 meetings of ASEAN leaders and between ASEAN and partners (China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, India, Australia, Russia, the United Nations and invited guests such as the European Union, Canada, the International Monetary Fund and Chile) are scheduled to be held on the occasion of the 33rd summit. An estimated 60 documents will … [Read more...] about ASEAN holds Joint Consultative Meeting to prepare for 33rd Summit
Canadian Foreign Minister affirms wish to enhance ties with ASEAN
Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland (Source: AFP/VNA) Ottawa (VNA) – Canada, as a Pacific nation, is proud to stand with Southeast Asian partners to advance peace, security and prosperity for people in the region and globally, Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland has said. Canada will continue to work together to protect and promote the two sides’ shared values and interests, Freeland stated ahead of her visit to Singapore to attend the annual ASEAN-Canada Post-Ministerial Conference and the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) from August 3-4. According to a press release by the Global Affairs Canada, the minister will meet with counterparts from Asia and around the world to advance Canadian priorities and coordinate international efforts on pressing political and security issues, such as the threat posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the violence against the Rohingya in Myanmar and the defence of human rights. She is … [Read more...] about Canadian Foreign Minister affirms wish to enhance ties with ASEAN
Vietnam works to promote ASEAN-RoK strategic partnership
Illustrative image (Source: internet) Seoul (VNA) – Vietnam will work with other member nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to develop the strategic partnership between the bloc and the Republic of Korea (RoK) in a more comprehensive manner. Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung made the statement at the 22nd dialogue between ASEAN and the RoK in Seoul on June 20-21, which is held annually to promote bilateral cooperation and discuss regional and international issues of mutual concern. The Vietnamese diplomat welcomed the New Southern Policy of the RoK, stressing that the RoK is one of the closest and most important partners of ASEAN. He called on the RoK to coordinate with ASEAN to promote peace, stability and prosperity while building an open and rule-based architecture in Asia-Pacific. At the dialogue, ASEAN and the RoK reiterated their commitments to deepening the strategic partnership. The participating countries welcomed the New Southern … [Read more...] about Vietnam works to promote ASEAN-RoK strategic partnership
VN makes efforts in enhancing ASEAN-Japan Strategic Partnership
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung at the 33rd ASEAN-Japan Forum in Tokyo, Japan on June 13, 2018 - Photo: VNA Speaking at the event, Mr. Dung hailed the role and contributions of Japan to the region, welcoming Japan’s commitments to supporting the central role of ASEAN, assisting in establishing the ASEAN Community, developing sub-region, enhancing connections, narrowing development gap and training human resources. He stressed the need to promote close coordination in realizing decisions made by the high-ranking leaders and actively launching the Revised Implementation Plan of the Vision Statement on ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation through concrete and practical projects. Regarding international and regional issues, the Vietnamese Deputy Minister highly appraised the recent progress in the Korean Peninsula, including the inter-Korean summits and the U.S.-Democratic People’s Republic of Korea summit, affirming … [Read more...] about VN makes efforts in enhancing ASEAN-Japan Strategic Partnership
Japan reaffirms support for ASEAN’s centrality in region
Tokyo (VNA) – Japan reiterated its support for the central role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the regional architecture at the 33rd ASEAN-Japan Forum held in Tokyo on June 13. The annual deputy ministerial forum, part of the ASEAN-Japan dialogue relations, aimed to review bilateral cooperation and discuss measures for enhancing their strategic partnership. The ASEAN countries and Japan applauded the outcomes in their strategic partnership and cooperation through the implementation of the 2017 Revised Implementation Plan of the Vision Statement on ASEAN-Japans Friendship and Cooperation. Japan is currently the fourth biggest trade partner and the second largest FDI investor of ASEAN. Japan affirmed that ASEAN is an important partner of the country, and it will continue cooperating with and assisting ASEAN in building its community, enhancing connectivity, and narrowing development gap. In particular, Japan will further cooperate with ASEAN in trade, … [Read more...] about Japan reaffirms support for ASEAN’s centrality in region
PM urges ASEAN to foster collective resilience capacity
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc urged ASEAN to continue maintaining its central role in the region through accelerating collective resilience capacity and promoting solidarity and unity while attending the 32nd ASEAN Summit in Singapore on Sunday. PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (4th, left) and other ASEAN leaders to the 32nd ASEAN Summit in Singapore on April 28, 2018. Photo:VGP PM Phuc and other ASEAN leaders welcomed the positive outcomes of the Inter-Korea Summit (between President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in and Leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un) on April 27, considering it a new and important step in the process of denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. The ASEAN leaders also spoke highly of the joint statement on developments in the Korean peninsula timely issued on April 27 by the ASEAN foreign ministers, saying they expect peaceful and sustainable solutions to denuclearization of the Korean peninsula Regarding the East Sea issue, PM Phuc … [Read more...] about PM urges ASEAN to foster collective resilience capacity