Get-together marks Vietnam’s 27-year ASEAN membership
Ho Chi Minh City’s Union of Friendship Organisations held a get-together on August 5 to mark 27 years of Vietnam's membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (July 28) and the 55th founding anniversary of the bloc (August 8).
HCM City (VNA) - Ho Chi Minh City’s Union of Friendship Organisationsheld a get-together on August 5 to mark 27 years of Vietnam's membership in theAssociation of Southeast Asian Nations (July 28) and the 55th founding anniversary of the bloc (August 8).
Phan Thi Hong Xuan, President of the Vietnam-Southeast AsiaFriendship Association in HCM City, said that the past 27 years, since Vietnamjoined ASEAN, is not a long period of time compared to the country’s history, but it isvery meaningful for Vietnam and ASEAN as well during the building of an ASEANCommunity Vision by 2025.
Phan Thi Hong Xuan, President of the Vietnam-Southeast Asia Friendship Association, speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Xuan said that though many difficulties and challenges are stillahead, with the good results achieved, the ASEAN Community has affirmed itsrole as an important and indispensable factor for peace, stability anddevelopment in Southeast Asia, and a driving force for dialogue, cooperationand connectivity among member countries as well as the expansion of cooperationand comprehensive development in East Asia and Asia-Pacific.
Sok Dareth, Cambodian Consul General in the city, delivereda congratulatory speech on the 55th founding anniversary of ASEAN and sharedthe bloc's achievements in 2022 when his country is holding the role asthe ASEAN Chair.
Sok Dareth said that since joining ASEAN, Vietnam hasincreasingly proved to be an active and responsible member of the group as wellas of the international community.
Vietnam has promoted intensive and extensive integration in politics,economy, diplomacy and all other areas of life, and worked with other member countriesin building the ASEAN community from security - politics, economy, culture andsociety, with the top priority given to strengthening ASEAN connectivity, headded.
At the event, winners of the "Smart city in the era ofindustrial revolution 4.0 and its impacts on the lives of urban residents in HoChi Minh City" contest were announced. The contest was jointly held by theVietnam – Southeast Asia Friendship Association in the city, the Centre for ASEANHuman Resources Research and Training under the Vietnam National University, HoChi Minh City, and Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities./.
An exhibition themed “ASEAN Cultural Colours” will be held at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi from August 8 – 12 to mark the 55th anniversary of ASEAN.
The steering committee for ASEAN dissemination at the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) held a conference in Hanoi on August 4 on the dissemination of information about the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on the occasion of the bloc’s 55th founding anniversary (August 8).
Joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was the first step of Vietnam in the process of international integration, and the bloc has served as a gateway for the country’s integration into the region and the world, an official has said.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
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.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
An overview of the get-together (Photo: VNA) 
Phan Thi Hong Xuan, President of the Vietnam-Southeast Asia Friendship Association, speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
