Vice President of the European Union (EU) Federica Mogherini has affirmed that the EU stands ready to upgrade ties with ASEAN to the strategic partnership level.
Vietnam made important contributions to ASEAN’s development during its 21-year membership, especially in implementing key policies for intra-bloc cooperation and links between the bloc and partners.
The ASEAN-US Joint Cooperation Committee convened its eighth meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, on April 4, to review their past cooperation and discuss directions to further boost bilateral partnership.
The World Economic Forum on ASEAN would be a chance for Vietnam to affirm its role in and responsibility towards the ASEAN and the region and to promote the country’s growing cooperation with the WEF.
Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung has called on ASEAN member countries to deeply understand opportunities and challenges amid rapid changes in the region and the world.