Continue to strengthen Vietnam’s role and position in the region.
At the invitation of Philippine President and 2026 ASEAN Chairman Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will lead a high-level Vietnamese delegation to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines, from May 7 to 8.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung
PHOTO: TUAN MINH
Speaking to the press, Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang said that this trip was of particular importance, since it was the first trip abroad and also the first participation of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung in the Summit of ASEAN in its new functions.
The presence of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung confirms that ASEAN remains a major strategic priority in Vietnam’s overall foreign policy.
“It also sends a clear message of Vietnam’s commitment to the process of building the ASEAN Community, with a proactive, positive and responsible spirit, and making substantial and effective contributions to the common work of the association,” said Mr. Dang Hoang Giang.
The main objective of this working visit is to work with ASEAN countries to strengthen the environment of peace and stability, maintain the unity and central role of ASEAN, as well as strengthen capacities to respond to new challenges, thus creating favorable conditions for the sustainable development of the region and each member state, while promoting bilateral relations between Vietnam and ASEAN countries. In this spirit, Vietnam will focus its efforts on the following major priorities:
First, we will coordinate our efforts with ASEAN countries to promote the implementation of the priorities of the ASEAN Chairmanship 2026 and the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, with a view to building a resilient, vibrant, innovative and people-centered.
Second, together with ASEAN, we will promote the maintenance of a peaceful, secure and stable environment; we will defend the supremacy of international law and multilateralism; We will strengthen intra-bloc ties, while broadening and deepening relations with our partners, thereby consolidating ASEAN’s central role in the regional structure.
Third, Vietnam actively participated in the priority areas of the conference, including pressing issues related to energy security, food security and citizen support. Vietnam has conducted proactive research and prepared concrete and practical proposals and initiatives to strengthen ASEAN’s comprehensive response capacity in the face of increasingly complex external challenges and changes.
Deputy Minister Dang Hoang Giang said that while attending the conference, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is also expected to meet with leaders of ASEAN countries to consolidate friendly relations, strengthen political trust and promote concrete and effective cooperation. These will also be the Prime Minister’s first direct meetings with ASEAN leaders since taking office.
“I am convinced that, given the special importance of this trip, the busy work program and Vietnam’s careful preparation, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s participation in the 48th ASEAN Summit will be a great success, strengthening the image of a proactive, positive, sincere and responsible, ready Vietnam. “to contribute to the peace, stability and common development of ASEAN, while consolidating Vietnam’s role and position in the region and contributing to strengthening relations between Vietnam and ASEAN member states,” said Deputy Minister Dang Hoang Giang.
Affirming the strategic value of ASEAN
The 48th ASEAN Summit and related meetings will be held on May 7-8 in Cebu, under the theme “Building a Shared Future Together.” Deputy Minister Dang Hoang Giang said this is the first annual summit held under the Philippine ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026, and is of particular significance as ASEAN officially enters a new phase of development after ten years of building the ASEAN Community. ASEAN (2015-2025).
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang
PHOTO : Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“2026 marks the start of ASEAN’s implementation of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, with strategic plans structured around four main pillars: political and security, economic, socio-cultural and connectivity. This essential reference framework will contribute to building a united and resilient ASEAN, and play a central role in promoting cooperation and resolving regional issues,” said Vice Minister Dang Hoang Giang.
The 48th ASEAN Summit will be an opportunity for leaders of the 11 member countries to in-depth exchange their views on regional and international situations, to agree on strategic directions and to formulate strategic decisions, thus contributing to strengthening solidarity, increasing autonomy and to further assert the strategic value of ASEAN.
“It can be said that this conference not only has the importance of defining the direction of ASEAN’s new development path, but is also an opportunity for ASEAN to assert its resilience, adaptability and determination to build a peaceful, stable and sustainable region. developed, placing people at the center,” said Vice Minister Dang Hoang Giang.
Source : https://thanhnien.vn/asean-tiep-tuc-la-uu-tien-chien-luoc-hang-dau-cua-viet-nam-185260505164356829.htm
