Taking place just before the AMM-56 Summit, the ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) reviewed over 20 activities of foreign ministers within the framework of ASEAN, ASEAN+1, ASEAN+3, the East Asia Summit, and the ASEAN Regional Forum.

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

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

Participating in discussions at meetings, Ambassador Vu Ho proactively shared Vietnam's views and positions on many issues of common concern and priority for the region, flexibly offering proposals and solutions that both promote cooperation and ensure the principle of ASEAN consensus. In his role as the coordinating country for 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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