Vietnam committed to building strong ASEAN Community
Vietnam is committed to closely coordinating with the ASEAN Secretariat and other member states in building a strong ASEAN Community, said Vietnam’s new Permanent Representative to ASEAN Tran Duc Binh on August 6.
New Permanent Representative to ASEAN Tran Duc Binh (L) presents his Letter of Credence to ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi on August 6 (Photo: VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – Vietnam is committed to closelycoordinating with the ASEAN Secretariat and other member states in building astrong ASEAN Community, said Vietnam’s new Permanent Representative to ASEANTran Duc Binh on August 6.
Presenting his Letter of Credence to ASEAN Secretary-GeneralDato Lim Jock Hoi in Jakarta, Indonesia, Binh said Vietnam attaches greatimportance to ASEAN in its foreign policy and pledges to play a part in furtherenhancing the role and position of ASEAN so as to contribute to the region’speace, stability and cooperation as well improve the capacity of the ASEANSecretariat.
At the same time, Vietnam is ready to coordinate andsupport the ASEAN Secretariat in performing its tasks as part of the efforts towidely promote the ASEAN Community among people and businesses in the region,he added.
For his part, ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoicongratulated Binh on his new position. He stressed that ASEAN has beenactively building the ASEAN Community on three pillars of Politics-Security,Economy and Socio-Culture, further deepening its external relations andconsolidating its centrality and solidarity.
He spoke highly of Vietnam’s contribution to activitiesof the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN (CPR) and the country’scoordination with the ASEAN Secretariat, saying he is looking forward tocontinued cooperation with the ambassador and Vietnam’s PermanentRepresentative Mission to ASEAN in the time ahead.
He said he is willing to assist Vietnam in preparing forand assuming the role as Chair of ASEAN in 2020 as well as in translating goalsand priorities set by the country to elevate ASEAN collaboration to a newheight.
The Vietnamese Permanent Mission to ASEAN was founded onFebruary 26, 2009 to represent Vietnam in ASEAN activities and those betweenASEAN and partners as well as support the ASEAN Secretariat, which is based inJakarta, Indonesia.–VNA
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister cum Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh met with his counterparts from the Republic of Korea (RoK), Laos, Indonesia and Malaysia on the sidelines of the 51st ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting (AMM-51) and related meetings in Singapore on August 1.
A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung has attended the Executive Committee of the Southeast Asian Nuclear Weapon Free Zone Treaty (SEANWFZ)’s conference and the meeting between ASEAN foreign ministers and representatives from the ASEAN Inter-governmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR).
The 51st ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM 51) ended on August 2 in Singapore with a Joint Communiqué urging the bloc to strengthen its internal strength through increasing intra-bloc trade and investment and regional economic connectivity.
The Embassy of Vietnam in Mexico hosted a gathering with diplomats from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand and representatives from the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 2 to mark Vietnam’s 23 years of ASEAN membership (July 28, 1995).
Representatives from ASEAN partner countries have stated their commitments to support the bloc’s central role in the regional structure at the 51st ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM 51) and related meetings in Singapore, which runs between July 30 and August 4.
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NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
New Permanent Representative to ASEAN Tran Duc Binh (L) presents his Letter of Credence to ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi on August 6 (Photo: VNA)
