The ASEAN-New Zealand Commemorative Summit was held online on November 14, under the chair of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, ASEAN Chair 2020, co-chairs the online Summit (Photo: VNA)
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the Summit (Photo: VNA)
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Prime Minsiter of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern co-chair the Summit (Photo: VNA)
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plays a central role in the region’s recovery and the post-COVID-19 regional order, said Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
The 23rd ASEAN+3 Summit and 15th East Asia Summit along with a series of ASEAN+1 summits are scheduled to take place on November 14 as part of the 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings.
ASEAN wishes to enhance effective cooperation and close coordination with the international community and partners, including the US, in order to promptly and effectively cope with emerging challenges, including the COVID-19, thus maintaining a stable environment for countries to develop sustainably.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, ASEAN Chair 2020, co-chairs the online Summit (Photo: VNA) 
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the Summit (Photo: VNA) 
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Prime Minsiter of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern co-chair the Summit (Photo: VNA) 
An overview of the Summit from Hanoi(Photo: VNA) 
An overview of the Summit (Photo: VNA) 
