Leaders of the US, China, and Japan agreed to exchange high-level delegations with Vietnam.

US President Donald Trump, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, new Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and many leaders all agreed with Vietnam's proposal to increase exchanges of high-level delegations.

This afternoon, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of ASEAN countries attended the closing ceremony of the 47th ASEAN Summit.

After 3 days of intensive work with more than 20 activities, the conference was a great success.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim thanked all member states and partners for their substantial contributions and persistent efforts that contributed to the success of the summit – an event “guided by perseverance and sound reason in a turbulent time”, an outcome that exemplifies the “ASEAN way”.

Mr. Anwar Ibrahim said that the important results achieved will add vitality to the regional integration process, increase the overall strength and position of the “inclusive and sustainable” ASEAN Community, helping ASEAN to be ready to firmly step on the new development path with 11 members.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. takes over the role of ASEAN Chair in 2026 from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Photo: VGP

Taking over the role of ASEAN Chair in 2026 from Malaysian Prime Minister, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the theme of ASEAN Year 2026 as “Steering the Future Together” with three major priorities: strengthening peace and security, enhancing corridors of prosperity, and promoting people empowerment.

The Vietnamese delegation led by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh actively participated and effectively contributed to nearly 20 multilateral activities within the framework of the conference, sharing many important orientations shaping the future of ASEAN.

The friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and its partners have been substantially promoted through more than 20 bilateral meetings. Vietnam has also contributed and proposed initiatives to promote the building of a united, self-reliant, inclusive and sustainable ASEAN Community, with people at the center.

Tonight, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the Vietnamese delegation left Kuala Lumpur for home, successfully concluding their working trip.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh leaves Kuala Lumpur to return home. Photo: VGP

Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang said the ASEAN conference took place in a context of many changes in the world, posing challenges for the world and the region.

The conference adopted nearly 70 documents under the three pillars of politics-security, economy and culture-society, concretizing ASEAN's commitment to the community building process and promoting partnership in the coming time.

Timor-Leste’s official membership in ASEAN is a memorable milestone, marking the second expansion of ASEAN in 30 years (the first phase began with Vietnam in 1995). According to the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, this is a timely addition to expand the development space, creating new momentum and strength for the development process of the association.

ASEAN continues to demonstrate its central and leading role in maintaining peace and stability in the region, demonstrated by supporting Cambodia and Thailand in signing a joint statement to implement agreements to ensure peace and normalize relations at the border...

The large participation of senior leaders of partner countries and international organizations such as the US President, Chinese Prime Minister, UN Secretary General, President of the European Council... once again affirmed ASEAN's position.

All countries want to strengthen relations with Vietnam.

During the 3 days of the conference, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had bilateral meetings and contacts with leaders of more than 20 partners. Although the meetings and exchanges were short, they achieved many concrete and substantive results.

The fact that US President Donald Trump, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, new Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, Brazilian President Lula da Silva, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and many other leaders all agreed with Vietnam's proposal to increase high-level delegation exchanges in the coming time shows that these countries recognize and appreciate Vietnam's role in the region and support Vietnam's stability and development...

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets US President Donald Trump. Photo: VGP

Vietnam and its key partners have "finalized" many important issues that reflect common interests.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang agreed to actively promote the groundbreaking of the Hanoi - Hai Phong - Lao Cai high-speed railway.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will soon announce a $20 million project to build a coastal smart city that can adapt to natural disasters and climate change...

In particular, Vietnam and the US announced a Joint Statement on a reciprocal, fair and balanced trade agreement on October 26.

Leaders of many countries and international organizations are very impressed with the speed of development of Vietnam in the past decades. Partners all affirm their respect for the role and position of Vietnam, and hope that Vietnam will support the promotion of cooperation between countries and ASEAN.

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs said this shows that countries see Vietnam as one of the key member countries with leadership capabilities in ASEAN.

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