Vietnam – ASEAN: For a peaceful, harmonious, and prosperous Southeast Asia

Vietnam has been a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for nearly three decades. This journey reflects a commitment to fostering a peaceful, harmonious, and prosperous Southeast Asia within the broader global community. Vietnam has consistently acted as a responsible member, contributing significantly to the collective success of ASEAN and its partnerships.

Vietnam hosts several major international events, including the successful APEC Summit 2006 (November 18-19, 2006) in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and ASEAN leaders meet US President Joe Biden during the special ASEAN-US Summit on the evening of May 12, 2022, in Washington DC. (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets heads of delegations from participating countries at the special ASEAN-Canada Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia (September 6, 2023). (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 20th ASEAN-India Summit (Indonesia, September 7, 2023). (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh discusses with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the 3rd ASEAN-Australia Summit in Jakarta (Indonesia, September 7, 2023). (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio meet heads of ASEAN delegations at the summit marking 50 years of ASEAN-Japan relations (Tokyo, December 17, 2023). (Photo: VNA)

Contestants showcase cultural costumes from various countries at the 2023 ASEAN Cultural Ambassador competition (Ho Chi Minh City, September 24, 2024). (Photo: VNA)