Many documents on culture, sports, tourism and information were adopted at the 47th ASEAN Summit.

The 47th ASEAN Summit marked many historic milestones, including the flag-raising ceremony, officially welcoming Timor Leste as the 11th full member of the ASEAN family. This event opened a new chapter for the Southeast Asian region, realizing a united, inclusive and united ASEAN community.

In addition, the Conference also witnessed many other meaningful activities, including the signing ceremony of a special peace treaty between Thailand, Cambodia and the United States and the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the ASEAN-New Zealand dialogue relationship (with Vietnam as coordinator of the relationship).

The conference also adopted and acknowledged a large number of documents in many fields. In particular, all four fields of culture, sports, tourism and information had important documents approved and acknowledged by ASEAN senior leaders, creating a political framework and strategic orientation for specialized cooperation.

Many documents on culture, sports, tourism and information were adopted at the 47th ASEAN Summit - photo 2 — Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends the ASEAN - Korea Summit

In the cultural field, the leaders adopted the Melaka Declaration on Cultural Heritage Value Creation. This document affirms ASEAN’s commitment to maximizing the socio-economic potential of cultural heritage, encouraging new economic models that link heritage conservation with the development of creative industries and sustainable tourism.

In the field of sports, the Summit witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between ASEAN and the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA). This document sets out a framework for cooperation over the next five years, aiming to leverage the power of football to promote socio-economic development, especially in areas such as school football, sports integrity and promotion of healthy lifestyles.

In the tourism sector, two important Declarations were adopted. The first is the ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration on Quality Tourism. This Declaration provides a common definition of “quality tourism” as sustainable, inclusive and responsible management, and promotes investment in tourism infrastructure in secondary and tertiary destinations to ensure inclusive development.

Many documents on culture, sports, tourism and information were adopted at the 47th ASEAN Summit - photo 3 — Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Heads of Delegations signed the Declaration on the Admission of Timor Leste to ASEAN.

The second is the ASEAN-India Senior Leaders’ Statement on Sustainable Tourism, an initiative of India on the occasion of the ASEAN-India Tourism Year 2025, emphasizing the commitment to cooperation based on three pillars: environmental, economic and socio-cultural sustainability.

In the area of information, two Declarations were adopted to address the challenges of the digital age. The Bandar Seri Begawan Declaration reaffirms the commitment of the Information Ministers to strategic progress, adapting to the rapidly evolving communications landscape. It also guides efforts to support digital transformation and address common concerns such as misinformation.

Many documents on culture, sports, tourism and information were adopted at the 47th ASEAN Summit - photo 4 — FIFA President Gianni Infantino and ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn signed a memorandum of understanding between ASEAN and the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA).

In addition, the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on the Safe and Responsible Use of Social Media Platforms directly addresses challenges from the misuse of social media such as fake news and hate speech, towards a safe and trustworthy online environment, especially protecting vulnerable groups and enhancing digital capacity for citizens.

In addition to the approved documents, the senior leaders also noted three important strategic documents, which will serve as a guideline for the development of the regional tourism industry in the next five years.

Many documents on culture, sports, tourism and information were adopted at the 47th ASEAN Summit - photo 5 — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (right) takes over the role of ASEAN Chair in 2026 from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim

These include the ASEAN Tourism Sector Plan 2026-2030 (ATSP), which aims to develop ASEAN tourism in a sustainable, inclusive, digital and resilient manner. This is complemented by the ASEAN Tourism Marketing Strategy 2026-2030 (ATMS), a common marketing framework to position Southeast Asia as a unified, world-class destination, focusing on data-driven marketing and sustainable product development.

Many documents on culture, sports, tourism and information were adopted at the 47th ASEAN Summit - photo 6 — Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong and lecturers and students of the Vietnam Dance Academy took a souvenir photo at the art program to welcome the 47th ASEAN Summit.

The leaders also acknowledged the ASEAN Tourism Outlook 2025, a comprehensive report that provides analysis on trends and directions for tourism development in the post-pandemic period, emphasizing the role of digital transformation, new traveler behavior, and the need for meaningful experiences.

The adoption and recognition of this series of important documents has demonstrated ASEAN's strong political determination in promoting specialized cooperation, contributing to affirming the active and proactive role of Vietnam in general and the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in international integration and building a cohesive, self-reliant and sustainably developing ASEAN Community.

At the closing session, Malaysia officially handed over the ASEAN Chairmanship hammer to the Philippines, which will assume the role of ASEAN Chair in 2026.

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