Attending the flag-raising ceremony were Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang, ambassadors, chargé d'affaires, representatives of ASEAN countries and ASEAN partner countries, and representatives of leaders of departments, ministries and branches.
The ASEAN flag flies at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters on the 58th anniversary of ASEAN's founding and 30 years of Vietnam's accession to ASEAN - Photo: Tuan Dung
The ASEAN flag-raising ceremony has become a proud tradition of all member countries and the ASEAN Secretariat, demonstrating the respect for common values and commitment to promoting the spirit of solidarity, friendship and cooperation of ASEAN.
This year's flag-raising ceremony also marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the ASEAN Community.
Over the past nearly six decades since its establishment, generations of ASEAN leaders have skillfully steered the ASEAN ship, making ASEAN a symbol of regional integration.
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In the context of the current global and regional situation, ASEAN's central role is more important than ever and it is only through ASEAN's central role that stability and prosperity in Southeast Asia can be maintained. ASEAN needs to promote solidarity, cooperation and innovation to consolidate and promote the central role and position of the region.
Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu speaks at the ceremony - Photo: Tuan Dung
Unity is still ASEAN's greatest strength, helping ASEAN have a common voice on global issues, helping ASEAN maintain its central role in the regional structure, and decide its own destiny.
Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang, Ambassadors, Chargé d'Affaires, and representatives of ASEAN countries take a group photo at the flag-raising ceremony - Photo: Tuan Dung
For Vietnam, joining ASEAN not only opens the door to integration, but also creates a belt of peace, security and development right in Vietnam's key strategic region.
With that deep awareness, Vietnam entered the ASEAN common house with a proactive, responsible attitude and a desire to contribute effectively. Over the past 30 years, Vietnam has always been an important link in ASEAN, sharing strategic goals and visions, promoting consensus and unified action.
Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang, along with Ambassadors, Chargé d'Affaires, representatives of ASEAN countries and ASEAN partner countries took a group photo at the flag-raising ceremony - Photo: Tuan Dung
According to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, on the next stage, Vietnam has identified five major orientations to continue participating in creating ASEAN's success.
First of all, maintaining a strategic space for peace and stability. Vietnam needs to continue working with other countries to consolidate consensus, enhance strategic trust, maintain ASEAN's central role, promote principles and standards of conduct, and uphold the rule of law.
Second, expand economic space , promote initiatives to exploit the intra-bloc market, effectively utilize FTAs with partners and diversify links with dynamic and potential partners.
Third, build an innovation space where ASEAN becomes a destination for breakthrough ideas and solutions based on digital transformation, science-technology, and innovation.
Fourth, shaping an inclusive development space where people, businesses, and localities enjoy the fruits fairly, and are facilitated to participate more deeply in the process of building the Community.
Finally, connecting the socio-cultural space to enrich the Community’s identity, strengthen friendship and understanding among peoples. This is the endogenous source of strength that unites the Community, creating a solid foundation for a united, sharing and cohesive ASEAN./.
Tuan Dung
Source: https://baochinhphu.vn/le-thuong-co-ky-niem-58-nam-thanh-lap-asean-102250808095515908.htm
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