ASEAN firmly upholds fundamental principles and takes decisive action to firmly enter a new stage of development.

The annual ASEAN Flag Raising Ceremony demonstrates pride, solidarity and the aspiration to build a peaceful, stable and prosperous community. This year, the event has special significance as it marks the 10th anniversary of the formation of the ASEAN Community (2015-2025) and the 30th anniversary of Vietnam joining the common home (1995-2025).

The ASEAN flag-raising ceremony on the occasion of the 58th anniversary of the founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (August 8, 1967 - August 8, 2025) was solemnly held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this morning, August 8. (Photo: Nguyen Hong)

On the morning of August 8, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs , the Ministry of Foreign Affairs solemnly held the ASEAN Flag Raising Ceremony to celebrate the 58th anniversary of the founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (August 8, 1967 - August 8, 2025).

On behalf of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, Permanent Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Vu chaired the ceremony. Attending the event were Ambassadors, Chargé d'Affaires of ASEAN countries, Timor Leste, ASEAN Dialogue Partners, diplomatic corps and leaders of ministries, central agencies and Hanoi city.

The ASEAN Flag Raising Ceremony is an annual tradition, demonstrating pride, solidarity and the aspiration to build a peaceful, stable and prosperous ASEAN Community. This year, the event has special significance as it marks the 10th anniversary of the formation of the ASEAN Community (2015-2025) and the 30th anniversary of Vietnam officially becoming a member of the ASEAN common home (1995-2025).

Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu chaired the ceremony. (Photo: Nguyen Hong)

Over its 58-year development journey, ASEAN has affirmed its position as one of the most successful regional organizations in the world. With nearly 700 million people and a GDP of about 3,800 billion USD, ASEAN is a cohesive, dynamic community and currently ranks fifth globally in terms of economic scale. ASEAN's most significant achievement is maintaining a peaceful, stable and cooperative region - something that few other regions in the world have been able to do for nearly six decades.

With these results, ASEAN has the potential to become a new growth center and a factor in creating peace and stability in the region. The admission of Timor Leste later this year is expected to expand the development space, bring new energy and open up many cooperation opportunities for a prosperous Southeast Asia.

Speaking at the ceremony, Permanent Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Vu affirmed that the achievements stemmed from the clear vision of ASEAN founders, fostered by the persistent efforts and strong commitment of member countries, and the companionship of partners.

Deputy Minister Thuong Nguyen Minh Vu emphasized that ASEAN needs to promote the spirit of solidarity and unity - "one tree cannot make a forest, three trees together can make a high mountain". (Photo: Nguyen Hong)

On behalf of Vietnam, Permanent Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Vu expressed his pride in being a member of the ASEAN family; affirmed that Vietnam always considers ASEAN a strategic priority in its foreign policy, and pledged to continue to accompany and actively contribute to the process of building a strong, resilient and cohesive Community.

In the context of many changes in the region and the world, Deputy Minister Thuong Nguyen Minh Vu emphasized that ASEAN needs to promote the spirit of solidarity and unity - "one tree cannot make a forest, three trees together can make a high mountain" - maintain its central role, steadfastly adhere to fundamental principles and take decisive action to firmly enter a new stage of development.

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