Vietnam will closely coordinate to promote APEC's achievements.

VTV.vn - On the evening of October 29 (local time), President Luong Cuong attended a welcome reception by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.

Immediately after arriving in Korea, on the afternoon of October 29, President Luong Cuong attended a reception hosted by Korean President Lee Jae Myung to welcome APEC Leaders to the 2025 APEC Summit.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung welcomes President Luong Cuong. (Photo: VNA)

This is the first event in a series of activities of leaders within the framework of APEC 2025 Summit Week. In his opening remarks, the President of the Republic of Korea affirmed that APEC 2025 is an important milestone in the effort to promote regional cooperation for a connected, creative and prosperous Asia- Pacific . The Republic of Korea wishes to strengthen dialogue with member economies, strengthen trust and work together for peace, stability and sustainable development in the region.

President Luong Cuong emphasized the three key goals that countries need to coordinate to promote: peace , prosperity and sustainable development for all economies. The President affirmed that, with an understanding of the value of peace and national independence, Vietnam is ready to participate in efforts to mediate, reconcile, end conflicts, maintain and build peace, as well as actively contribute to the international community's post-conflict reconstruction efforts.

President Luong Cuong attended a welcome reception hosted by President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung. (Photo: VNA)

President Luong Cuong also stated that prosperity for all countries can only be achieved on the basis of sincere, equal, mutually beneficial and respectful cooperation. Sharing Vietnam's viewpoint on sustainable development, President Luong Cuong emphasized the long-term vision, comprehensive and balanced approach; affirming that Vietnam is ready to cooperate with partners to implement programs and projects on energy, digital economy, circular economy, knowledge economy, and high-quality human resource training.

President Luong Cuong attended a welcome reception hosted by President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung. (Photo: VNA)

President Luong Cuong affirmed that Vietnam, as host of APEC 2027, will closely coordinate with members to promote achievements, ensuring that Asia-Pacific is a land of opportunity and success. Vietnam looks forward to welcoming all APEC leaders to attend the APEC Summit Week in 2027 in Phu Quoc.

APEC Leaders also discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation in the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions, affirmed APEC's central role in promoting trade, investment, innovation and inclusive growth, and shared determination to build a region of peace, stability and sustainable development.

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