The statement was made on February 4 by Ambassador Vu Ho,acting head of SOM ASEAN Vietnam, in an interview granted to Vietnam NewsAgency correspondents in Indonesia on the outcomes of the retreat.
Ambassador Ho said that the Vietnamese delegation not only discussedwith other delegates to identify ASEAN's focuses and priorities, but alsoactively proposed many practical initiatives that are in line with the commonconcerns of other countries and the region.
Foreign Minister Son announced Vietnam's plans to organise activitiesto promote inclusive recovery in ASEAN, respond to climate change, energytransition, as well as a number of cooperation activities with partners such asthe Republic of Korea Day in ASEAN, and ASEAN-China meetings on theimplementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea(DOC).
At the event, the Vietnamese official emphasised the meaningof a Community that truly serves the people and benefits the people.Accordingly, he suggested ASEAN pay more attention to cooperation and equitableand inclusive development in sub-regions, contributing to ensuring that peopleenjoy equitably the fruits of the Community building process.
Minister Son also raised Vietnam's view and stance on manyissues that directly affect ASEAN and peace and security in the region.
According to Ambassador Vu Ho, Vietnam's opinions on the EastSea and Myanmar are assessed balanced and constructive, contributing to promotingthe values of dialogue and cooperation, upholding international law, whilepromoting the spirit of solidarity and mutual assistance, and reinforcingASEAN's principle stance.
He added that this ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat putforward important orientations for the group’s activities in 2023./.
VNA