AFP Deputy Chief of Staff Rommel Roldan said the military will provide full support to the PNP, which will take the lead in maintaining peace and order during the country’s hosting of ASEAN-related activities. Troops have been ordered to extend necessary assistance to the PNP in ensuring the safety and security of the events.
The Philippines will host a total of 208 cluster meetings, or over 650 meetings this year, 104 of which are working group level while 24 are ministerial. Security will be tightened at all ASEAN meetings, especially the leaders’ summits in May and November.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung held separate meetings with his Lao and Indian counterparts in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 27, on the occasion of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 27 afternoon held separate meetings with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Speaking at the summit, PM Chinh emphasised that “inclusivity and sustainability” are the strategic choice and requirement of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and suggested the regional bloc strongly promote three sources of strategic strength.
The agreement was signed by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his Cambodian counterpart, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit.
A special plane carrying Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation and United Nations Secretary-Gerneral António Guterres arrived in Kuala Lumpur in the early hours of October 26 (local time) to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings from October 25–28, 2025, at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the police will take strict action against anyone who gathers illegally, disrupts public order or security, or interferes with traffic and summit activities.
Vietnam welcomes Timor-Leste’s official membership in ASEAN and believes that the country will make active contributions to the joint efforts in building a resilient, innovative and people-centred ASEAN Community, the spokeswoman stated.
Vietnam and Malaysia have agreed to study the possibility of establishing a Halal industrial park in Vietnam.
Malaysia is committed to successfully hosting the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits next month, said a senior official.
As the implementation of the regional ASCC Blueprint 2025 and national Project 161 draws to a close, ministries, sectors, and localities have been actively sharing information, exchanging lessons learned, and discussing challenges faced during the implementation process.
Several world leaders, including those from Asia, Europe, Canada, the US, Africa and Latin America, are expected to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur this October, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on July 21.
Speaking on AI collaboration between ASEAN and the GCC, PM Pham Minh Chinh said AI is now present in all aspects of life, improving human interaction and enhancing productivity across sectors. Therefore, AI development and application are not only strategic choices but also urgent, top priorities for every country.
Laying stress on the robust development of the Vietnam-Brunei relations over more than 30 years, the Sultan expressed his wish to visit Vietnam with the Queen this year to further strengthen the bilateral friendship and cooperation.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. on May 26 afternoon, on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit and related high-level meetings, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
PM Chinh expressed strong support for the “ASEAN Vision 2045: Our Shared Future”, and outlined three key priorities for cooperation in the coming period.
The leaders emphasised that preserving and promoting the long-standing tradition of solidarity and mutual support among the three nations is more essential than ever, which serves as a key factor in fostering closer cooperation and a strong tripartite relationship.
This marks the first official visit to Malaysia by a Vietnamese PM in a decade, and the first visit by a key Vietnamese leader since the two countries elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in November last year.