PM Nguyễn Xuân Phúc (5th from right) and other leaders of ASEAN countries launch the satellite warehouse under the Disaster Emergency Logistics System for ASEAN (DELSA) at the opening ceremony of the 34th ASEAN Summit yesterday in Thailand. — VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất BANGKOK — Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and other ASEAN leaders attended the opening ceremony of the 34th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday. Plenary session PM Phúc on Saturday joined other ASEAN leaders at the plenary session of the 34th ASEAN Summit, discussing and measures to build a sustainable international community. The leaders agreed on the need to ensure security based on the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) and ASEAN’s vision on the Indo-Pacific. They highlighted the need to maintain the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)'s central … [Read more...] about 34th ASEAN Summit opens in Bangkok
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ASEAN Summit opens in Bangkok
15:46 | 23/06/2019 VGP – The 34th ASEAN Summit opened on Sunday morning in Bangkok, Thailand with the participation of leaders of all the member States and the ASEAN Secretary-General. Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha addresses the opening ceremony of the 34th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok, Thailand on June 23, 2019. Photo: VGP Addressing the opening ceremony, Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said 52 years ago, the Foreign Ministers of five Southeast Asian countries signed the Bangkok Declaration at Saranrom Palace, giving birth to ASEAN. At that time, few could have imagined, or dared to dream, that the small Association of five nations would eventually become a tight-knit Community of ten. “But because from one generation to the next we dared to dream, we built a united Community of peace and security, a rules-based Community, and now the 6th largest economy in the world. We have become a Community of cooperation, with the … [Read more...] about ASEAN Summit opens in Bangkok
PM arrives in Bangkok for 34th ASEAN Summit
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Spouse arrive at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday morning for the 34th ASEAN Summit. Photo: VGP He is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung, Deputy Minister of Public Security Bui Van Nam, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung and Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Khanh. This is the first regional summit this year under Thailand’s ASEAN Chairmanship with the year-long theme of “Advancing Partnership for Sustainability.” During the summit, ASEAN leaders are expected to share viewpoints and discuss orientations on cooperation and development of the ASEAN Community, addressing challenges to maintain peaceful and stable environment in the region, consolidating ASEAN solidarity, promoting economic growth and connectivity, enhancing trade and investment, improving capacity … [Read more...] about PM arrives in Bangkok for 34th ASEAN Summit
ASEAN Student Council conference in Bangkok
Illustrative image (Source: Internet) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – The ASEAN Student Council has organised a conference to inspire the region’s youth to protect the environment, combat corruption and be good citizens. Kasetsart University hosted the ASEAN Student Council conference, which brought together students from universities across ASEAN and China. The aim of the event was to inspire social responsibility and honesty. Vice Dean for Student Affairs at Kasetsart University, Asst. Prof Wing Cmd Ngamlamai Piwluang outlined that the program began in 2017 when the university signed Memorandums of Understanding with over 100 other institutions throughout ASEAN. The latest conference saw the signing of a declaration to drive ASEAN and the world in 2019 with a focus on environmentalism, honesty and being a good global citizen. President of the council at Kasetsart University, Kantawat Thanasirikul remarked that as Thailand is the ASEAN Chair for 2019, there will be many programs … [Read more...] about ASEAN Student Council conference in Bangkok
Thailand declares no-go zone for opposition march
Illustrative image (Source: youtube) Hanoi (VNA) – Thailand’s police on May 21 declared the Bangkok-based Government House and surrounding streets a no-go zone for the planned opposition march a day later marking four years since the coup on May 22, 2014, warning protesters not to defy the junta administration’s ban on public gatherings. Some 3,000 police were deployed ahead of the march, which is due to start at Thammasat University and end at the Government House in a bid to pressure the military government to hold a general election by November. Deputy National Police Chief Srivara Rangsibrahmanakul told reporters that 50 metres around the Government House will be controlled areas. Around 1,000 protesters are expected to gather on May 22, he said, reminding them of the government’s ban on public gatherings of more than five people. Thailand’s junta government has repeatedly postponed the election but now insists a vote will be held by February … [Read more...] about Thailand declares no-go zone for opposition march