Viet Nam considers ASEAN a strategic priority in foreign policy: President
VGP – Viet Nam always considers ASEAN a strategic priority in its foreign policy and always tries its best to work with ASEAN Member States to build a united and strong ASEAN Community, said President Luong Cuong.
President Luong Cuong hosts a reception for Ambassadors and Chargé d'Affaires of ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste, Ha Noi, February 19, 2025
President Luong made the above statement during a reception for Ambassadors and Chargé d'Affaires of ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste in Ha Noi on February 19.
Amid ongoing conflicts and tensions in many regions around the world, the Vietnamese President stressed that the ASEAN Member States must work together to maintain a peaceful environment for development. He called for stronger solidarity and enhanced political trust among the regional nations.
He assured Viet Nam's support for Malaysia to successfully assume its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025, and wished Malaysia will continue to reap successes in leading ASEAN toward significant achievements, building a sustainable and exclusive group.
Luong urged the ASEAN member countries to translate commitments and agreements into tangible results; and boost coordination in addressing both traditional and non-traditional challenges; and uphold achievements, towards driving ASEAN's robust development in the coming time, contributing to global peace, stability, and prosperity.
He also welcomed Timor-Leste's gradual participation in ASEAN activities, affirming that Viet Nam always supports and cooperates with other ASEAN member states to help Timor-Leste meet the necessary criteria to officially join the bloc.
To contribute to ASEAN's collective efforts in shaping the region's future, Viet Nam is preparing to host the ASEAN Future Forum 2025, with the aim of fostering an open and constructive platform for dialogue on key issues facing ASEAN and the region, he said, adding that Viet Nam highly values the participation of senior leaders from the ASEAN Member States and Timor-Leste.
President Luong expressed his hope that the ASEAN diplomats will continue to serve as important bridges, contributing to the enhancement of friendship and cooperation between Viet Nam and other Southeast Asian nations, towards building a united and strong ASEAN Community - a cornerstone of peace and stability in Southeast Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific and Indo-Pacific regions./.
