Taking place right before the AMM-56, the ASEAN SOM meeting reviewed more than 20 activities of foreign ministers within the framework of ASEAN, ASEAN+1, ASEAN+3, East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum.

Delegates attending the meeting of the Senior Officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (SOM ASEAN) and the Executive Board of the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ). Photo: VNA

The countries reviewed the progress of the implementation of the SEANWFZ Treaty Action Plan for the period 2023-2027, highly appreciated the establishment of working groups to support the enhancement of ASEAN's response capacity to nuclear and radiological incidents, as well as efforts to enhance nuclear safety and security capacity. The meeting agreed to promote ASEAN cooperation with partners, continue to discuss and seek solutions for nuclear-weapon states to sign the SEANWFZ Protocol.

Participating in discussions at the meetings, Ambassador Vu Ho proactively shared Vietnam's views and stance on many issues of common interest and priority in the region, flexibly proposing proposals and solutions to both promote cooperation and ensure the consensus principle of ASEAN. As the coordinator of ASEAN-Korea relations, Ambassador Vu Ho announced that Vietnam will organize ASEAN-Korea Day at the end of 2023 to strengthen the strategic partnership and comprehensive cooperation between the two sides.

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