The embassies of Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia in Argentina, in coordination with the Argentine Foreign Ministry, held a ceremony in Buenos Aires on August 11 to mark the 56th founding anniversary of ASEAN (August 8).
Buenos Aires (VNA) – The embassies of Vietnam,Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia in Argentina, in coordination with theArgentine Foreign Ministry, held a ceremony in Buenos Aires on August 11 to markthe 56th founding anniversary of ASEAN (August 8).
Ambassador GraceCruz-Fabella of the Philippines, rotating Chair of the ASEAN Committee inBuenos Aires (ACBA), reviewed the formation and development of the blocsince 1967, highlighting notable achievements in all fields that have turnedASEAN into a united, dynamic and reputable community.
With a total GDP of nearly 3.6 trillion USD, ASEAN has becomethe third largest economy in Asia and the fifth largest in the world,she said.
She also highlighted thepotential of ASEAN cooperation with Argentina,especially in trade, investment and digital technology.
Argentine Deputy Foreign MinisterPablo Tettamanti described ASEAN as a key partner in Argentina’s externalpolicy. Among the top 10 trade partners ofArgentina, two are ASEAN member nations.
He highlighted theArgentine Government's commitment to enhancing relations with ASEAN not only intraditional areas like trade but also in science and high technology, atomicenergy for peaceful purposes, space industry, and artificial intelligence.
⛄ On the occasion, ASEAN countries with diplomatic missionsin Argentina introduced traditional costumes and distinctive culinary culturesof each nation to the guests./.
Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship Felipe Sola has recently had a working session with the ambassadors of ASEAN member states to the country, namely Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia, to discuss cooperation with the bloc.
The embassies of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries in Argentina, including Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia, in coordination with the Foreign Ministry of the host country, held a ceremony to mark the 55th founding anniversary of ASEAN on August 8.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina, in collaboration with diplomatic missions of Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia, all members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), organised an annual bazaar on March 18.
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Organised by the Ministry of Culture and the Association of Thai Silk & Culture Promotions, the event honors Her Majesty the Queen on her 47th birthday anniversary and promotes Thai craftsmanship on an international stage.
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International flights were cancelled including Jetstar and Virgin Australia flights to cities across Australia, and flights of Air India, Air New Zealand, Singapore's TigerAir and China's Juneyao Airlines.
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At the event (Photo: VNA) 
