Asean chair 2020

With the upcoming 36th ASEAN Summit set to take place on June 26, it will mark the first official summit during the ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020 of Vietnam. Coming within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic being widespread, the nation in its role as the Chair of ASEAN 2020 has decided to take timely steps in an effort to shift the focus of the agenda to epidemic prevention and control methods by putting forward practical suggestions and initiatives … [Read more...] about COVID-19 response clearly demonstrates Vietnamese role as ASEAN Chair

Participants discussed the building of the ASEAN Community and ASEAN’s external relations, stressing that irrespective of difficulties caused by COVID-19, the bloc will stay consistent with its goals and principles, striving for a united and open ASEAN Community with rules-based regional architecture. … [Read more...] about Online PREP-SOM prepares for 36th ASEAN Summit

Tensions between China and the US will certainly affect the globe, including ASEAN, PM Phuc said while answering reporters’ questions at a press conference on the outcomes of the 36th ASEAN Summit in Hanoi. However, he said relations between ASEAN and China as well as the US are subject to bilateral and multilateral cooperation frameworks. This is an important foundation for maintaining and strengthening economic cooperation between ASEAN and the two major world powers. … [Read more...] about PM Phuc: China, US are ASEAN’s major partners

Countries highly valued Vietnam's right approach and guidance in the battle against COVID-19, and pledged to continue encouraging the participation of the whole community in the fight and promoting the outcomes achieved at the ASEAN and ASEAN 3 special summits on COVID-19 response. … [Read more...] about ASEAN 2020: Six reports from ASEAN Secretary General adopted

Bangkok (VNA) – Thai Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is scheduled to attend the 36th ASEAN Summit and relevant meetings chaired by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on June 26. According to a report from the Thai government, with the theme “Cohesive and Responsive”, the event will be the first summit held in the form of a video conference. The summit will focus on enhancing cooperation among ASEAN member nations in responding to the COVID-19 outbreak, and discussing a post-pandemic comprehensive recovery plan for the region. PM Prayut will propose three post-pandemic approaches, including promoting ASEAN's true connection through accelerating the implementation of the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity 2025 (MPAC 2025); fostering ASEAN's strengths from the inside through economic integration and digital infrastructure investment; and promoting ASEAN's long-term immunity with building a post-COVID-19 recovery plan whereby … [Read more...] about Thai Prime Minister to attend 36th ASEAN Summit