The Prime Minister completed more than 40 activities during his trip to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit.

(Chinhphu.vn) - On the afternoon of October 28, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, along with 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 held more than 20 bilateral meetings during the working trip.

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

After three days of intensive work with more than 20 activities, the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings concluded successfully.

In his closing remarks at the Conference, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim thanked all member states and partners for their substantive contributions and sustained efforts that contributed to the success of the Conference, an event "led by perseverance and sound judgment in a turbulent time," a result that exemplifies the "ASEAN way."

The significant achievements will further revitalize the regional integration process, enhance the synergy and standing of the ASEAN Community as "inclusive and sustainable," in line with the 2025 theme, and prepare ASEAN to confidently move forward on a new path of development with 11 members.

The outcomes of the ASEAN-Partnership Conferences also affirm ASEAN's central position and role, and help to further strengthen and expand ASEAN's external relations for peace , stability, and development.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assumes the ASEAN chairmanship for 2026 from the Malaysian Prime Minister - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Upon assuming the ASEAN chairmanship in 2026 from the Malaysian Prime Minister, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the theme for ASEAN Year 2026 for the Philippines 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 for the Philippines' ASEAN Year 2026 as "Together We Sail Towards 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 directions shaping the future of ASEAN. The friendly relations and substantive cooperation between Vietnam and its partners were also genuinely promoted through more than 20 bilateral meetings.

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

Vietnam's contributions, proposals, and initiatives focus on promoting the building of a united, resilient, inclusive, and sustainable ASEAN Community, centered on the people, linking national development with regional development. Through this, Vietnam continues to demonstrate its role as an active, positive, and responsible member, making practical contributions to strengthening internal solidarity, enhancing ASEAN's central role, and promoting peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh departs 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 departed Kuala Lumpur for 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, Chairman of ASEAN 2025.

Ha Van

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