According to the Vietnamese News Agency’s correspondent in Indonesia, the Indonesiawindow website published a commentary on June 5 on Vietnam’s Secretary General and President To Lam’s visit to three member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as well as his important speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
The article underlines that this visit testifies to Vietnam’s harmonious combination of its national interests and regional responsibilities, while affirming the country’s independent and autonomous foreign policy, as well as its commitment to continued multilateral cooperation.
According to the author of the article, the fact that Secretary-General and President To Lam chose Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines as destinations for his first foreign trip after Vietnam and ASEAN entered the implementation phase of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 shows that Vietnam continues to place Southeast Asia at the center of its foreign policy.
Beyond their nature as bilateral diplomatic activities, these visits also serve to reaffirm ASEAN’s place in Vietnam’s development and integration strategy.
Referring to Secretary General and President To Lam’s opening speech at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, the author sees it as a clear demonstration of Vietnam’s strategic vision in the face of a changing international environment.
The Vietnamese leader’s analysis of current global challenges, ranging from the crisis of strategic confidence and uncontrolled competition to the crisis of international order, reflects concerns shared by many nations.
The author maintains that the message regarding the implementation of a common, minimal and essential vision to ensure peace, trust and development of humanity in the 21st century demonstrates Vietnam’s constant approach which favors dialogue, cooperation and early prevention of conflicts.
In a context of increasingly fierce competition between great powers, these views are seen as consistent with ASEAN’s common interests and its desire to maintain a stable, self-reliant and sustainably developing Southeast Asia.
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This commentary also analyzes Vietnam’s development progress over nearly four decades of Doi Moi (Renovation). From a once war-ravaged country where 90% of the population depended on agriculture and experiencing embargoes and political isolation, Vietnam has transformed itself into one of Asia’s most open and dynamic economies, with an average annual GDP growth rate of 7% – a rare feat in modern history.
In more than thirty years of membership in ASEAN, Vietnam’s significant achievements since the Doi Moi (Renovation) process constitute an example for nations seeking to progress by reconciling independence, international integration and economic growth. These successes testify to the effectiveness of a policy which combines independence and self-sufficiency with deep international integration.
Assessing Vietnam’s role within ASEAN, the author observes that Vietnam has moved from being a newly admitted member to one of the main drivers of the community building process, strengthening consensus within the bloc and consolidating ASEAN’s central role in the regional structure.
In the context of increasing strategic competition between great powers, Vietnam is recognized as one of the countries that constantly promotes a balanced approach, respecting international law, dialogue and multilateral cooperation.
In a context where ASEAN member states must reconcile economic interests and security and strategic requirements linked to the great powers, the countries of the region must continue to speak with one voice and prevent competition between the great powers from diminishing the role Central ASEAN.
According to the author, Vietnam demonstrates its determination to contribute positively to the construction of a dynamic, inclusive and highly adaptable ASEAN. This commitment not only serves Vietnam’s development interests, but also contributes to strengthening the stability and prosperity of the entire region.
The author notes that the visit of Secretary General and President To Lam took place in a context of profound readjustments of the post-Cold War international order.
Therefore, these activities not only reflect Vietnam’s proactive and positive foreign policy, but also demonstrate a change in mentality from adapting to the international environment to actively participating in shaping this strategic environment, thereby further contributing to peace, stability and cooperation in the region and in the world.
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Source : https://www.vietnamplus.vn/viet-nam-ket-hop-hai-hoa-giua-loi-ich-quoc-gia-va-trach-nhiem-khu-vuc-post1114793.vnp
