Vietnamese Government leader stresses need to enhance ASEAN’s self-reliance
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the importance of strengthening ASEAN's self-reliance through stepping up economic linkages, expanding the intra-bloc market, and facilitating trade and investment flows to maintain ASEAN’s stature and role of growth epicentre, in his speech at the plenary session of the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 5.
PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the plenary session of the 43rd ASEAN Summit (Photo: VNA)
Jakarta (VNA)– Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the importance of strengthening ASEAN'sself-reliance through stepping up economic linkages, expanding the intra-bloc market,and facilitating trade and investment flows to maintain ASEAN’s stature and roleof growth epicentre, in his speech at the plenary session of the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 5.
The Vietnamese leaderurged ASEAN countries to urgently address policy and institutional bottlenecks and barriers,maintain the stability of the internal supply chain in order to improve theregion's resilience against external impacts.
PM Chinh also suggested ASEANeconomic ministers vigorously oversee the review, upgrade, and renegotiation offree trade agreements (FTAs) between ASEAN and its partners to create newimpetuses for regional economic development.
ASEAN needs to define thatensuring regional peace and security is first and foremost the responsibility of ASEAN, he stressed, adding that the group’s member statesmust uphold the spirit of unity, independence, and self-reliance, which shouldbe reflected in both words and actions.
At the event (Photo: VNA)
Only by doing so, can ASEAN uphold its role and receive real respect from itspartners, particularly powerful countries, he said.
He reaffirmed the corespirit of ASEAN, which considers people as the centre, the goal and the motivation of theASEAN Community-building process, towards narrowing the intra-bloc developmentgap, especially in remote regions and sub-regions.
PM Chinh took the occasionto announce that Vietnam will host an ASEAN future forum on rapid, sustainable, people-centered development to complement ASEAN's official forums andmechanisms, offering a chance for the exchange of ideas and initiatives forregional cooperation, and contributing to building a resilient and sustainableASEAN Community.
At the plenary, ASEANleaders approved several important documents such as declarations on inclusive developmentfor people with disabilities, family development and gender equality, enhancingfood security, a framework for ASEAN public health emergency coordination system,among others, which are expected to contribute to strengthening intra-regional effortsto build an ASEAN Community that places people at itscentre.
On the same day afternoon,PM Chinh will join other leaders from ASEAN member states at the openingsession of the ASEAN-Indo Pacific Forum (AIPF), which is initiative proposed by Indonesia during its ASEAN Chairmanshipin 2023.
Delegates will debate strategiccooperation directions for the future, focusing on green infrastructure anda self-reliant supply chain, digital transformation and innovative economy, and sustainablefinance and innovation./.
Negotiations on the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) have been kicked off within the ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC)’s 23rd meeting in Jakarta, demonstrating the strong cooperation among ASEAN member countries in promoting digital economic transformation in the region.
Addressing the opening ceremony of the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related summits in Jakarta on September 5, Indonesian President Joko Widodo called on ASEAN and its partners to bolster equal and mutually beneficial cooperation in order to turn the region into an epicenter of the world’s economic growth.
ASEAN member states are working towards building an environmentally friendly economic bloc in line with ASEAN’s vision for 2045, Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said at the ASEAN Climate Forum in Jakarta.
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.
PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the plenary session of the 43rd ASEAN Summit (Photo: VNA) 
At the event (Photo: VNA) 
