Prime Minister completes more than 40 activities during working trip to attend 47th ASEAN Summit

(Chinhphu.vn) - On the afternoon of October 28, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of ASEAN countries attended the closing ceremony of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related Summits, and the handover ceremony of the ASEAN Chairmanship from Malaysia to the Philippines. The Vietnamese delegation participated in nearly 20 multilateral activities and had more than 20 bilateral meetings within the framework of the working trip.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim delivers closing speech at the Conference - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

After three days of intensive work with more than 20 activities, the 47th ASEAN Summit and related Conferences were a great success.

In his closing remarks at the Summit, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim thanked all member countries 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."

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 in line with the theme of 2025, helping ASEAN to be ready to firmly step on the new development path with 11 members.

The results of the Conferences between ASEAN and Partner Countries also affirmed ASEAN's position and central role and helped to continue to strengthen and expand ASEAN's foreign relations for peace , stability and development.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. takes over the role of ASEAN Chair in 2026 from Malaysian Prime Minister - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Taking over the ASEAN Chairmanship for 2026 from Malaysian Prime Minister, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the Philippines' ASEAN Year 2026 theme as "Navigating our future together" with three major priorities: strengthening peace and security, enhancing corridors of prosperity, and promoting people's empowerment.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the theme of the Philippines' ASEAN Year 2026 as "Roading Together to the Future" - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

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 to shape the future of ASEAN. The friendship and practical cooperation between Vietnam and its partners were also promoted substantially through more than 20 bilateral meetings.

Art performance at the closing ceremony - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Vietnam’s contributions, proposals and initiatives focus on promoting the building of a united, self-reliant, inclusive and sustainable ASEAN Community, focusing on people, linking national development with regional development. Thereby, Vietnam continues to demonstrate its role as a proactive, active and responsible member, making practical contributions to strengthening intra-bloc solidarity, enhancing ASEAN’s central role, for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh left Kuala Lumpur for home, successfully concluding his working trip to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

On the evening of October 28, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the Vietnamese delegation left Kuala Lumpur to return home, successfully concluding their working trip to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit and related Summits from October 25 to 28, 2025 at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, ASEAN Chair 2025.

Ha Van

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