Vietnam is among ASEAN’s largest and most dynamic economies, said Singaporean Ambassador to France Zainal Arif Mantaha on July 29. (Photo: VNA)Paris (VNA) – Vietnam is amongASEAN’s largest and most dynamic economies with robust growth reflected by its GDPin recent years, said Singaporean Ambassador to France Zainal Arif Mantaha onJuly 29.
Vietnam has seen rapid development in manyareas, particularly the digital economy, the ambassador told Vietnam NewsAgency at the ASEAN Family Day in Croissy-sur-Seine city.
He was impressed by Vietnam’s efforts andcontribution to building ASEAN and strengthening cooperation between itsmembers, he said, hoping the country will continue playing an important part inthe bloc’s development.
Speaking of ASEAN’s 50-year journey, hehailed the group’s dedication to stability and peace in Southeast Asia andenhancing partnerships in the entire region. ASEAN has made consultation anddialogue a principal for how its ten member states work together and withpartners, Mantaha added.
In the past five decades, ASEAN has madefundamental achievements that will nurture its increased cooperation anddevelopment in the future, the diplomat noted.
On East Sea issues, he affirmed ASEAN’sconfidence in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the bloc’s regulatoryframeworks, and voiced his support for freedom of navigation in Southeast Asia,which is part of an important global maritime trade route.
He believed that ASEAN countries will do everythingpossible to ensure regional stability and peace.-VNA
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