Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung delivers a speech. Photo: Minh Quyet/TTXVN
Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh attended and delivered a speech.
In his opening remarks at the Conference, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung stated that over the past 50 years of its formation and development, the ASEAN Community has continuously grown stronger, becoming a united, dynamic, and prosperous region. Besides political , economic, cultural, and social cooperation, sports have been and continue to affirm their important role in uniting people, promoting peace, friendship, and mutual understanding among member states. Sports not only contribute to improving health and physical fitness, but also serve as a bridge to foster friendship, solidarity, and mutual understanding among nations.
The 8th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Sport is of particular importance, marking increasingly deep cooperation within the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community, as well as opening up many new opportunities for cooperation with countries in the context of ASEAN building the ASEAN Cooperation Strategy 2026-2030, which will guide the ASEAN Community Vision 2045.
In the spirit of cooperation, friendship, and responsibility, Minister Nguyen Van Hung expressed his confidence that the Conference would achieve many practical results, provide strategic directions for ASEAN sports cooperation in the new phase, and contribute to enhancing the position of ASEAN sports on the international stage.
"This is an important occasion for us to review the results of our cooperation, exchange experiences, and set directions for ASEAN sports cooperation in the next phase, aiming for comprehensive, sustainable, and inclusive development. With the chosen theme, the Conference is an opportunity to share visions, strengthen cooperation, and jointly build a sustainable and distinctive future for ASEAN sports. Vietnam is committed to working alongside member states and partners to realize common goals, making sports a source of pride for the ASEAN Community, and contributing to building a peaceful, prosperous, and cohesive region," the Minister emphasized.
In his welcoming remarks at the Conference, Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh affirmed that throughout ASEAN's formation and development, sports have become a bridge of friendship, solidarity, and development. From the SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games to sports exchange programs, all have contributed to connecting the hearts of ASEAN people, fostering the spirit of: "One Vision – One Identity – One Community".
The scene at the conference. Photo: Minh Quyet/TTXVN
Affirming Vietnam's consistent viewpoint that people are the center, subject, goal, resource, and driving force of development, the Deputy Prime Minister stated that the Strategy for the Development of Physical Education and Sports in Vietnam until 2030, with a vision to 2045, identifies the following: Building a sustainable and professional physical education and sports system. All citizens will have access to and benefit from physical education and sports services; and will voluntarily participate in training to improve their health, physical fitness, and quality of life.
With the spirit of "Unity, cooperation, and sustainable development," Vietnam hopes that this conference will not only focus on exchanging experiences but also on discussing concrete measures to implement the goals and priorities for the development of sports and health for the people of ASEAN, thereby opening a new phase of deeper, more effective cooperation with a tangible impact on the lives and health of ASEAN people.
Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh delivers a speech. Photo: Minh Quyet/TTXVN
Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh proposed that the Conference focus on discussing, sharing, and agreeing on five key orientations: Sports for all; Smart and creative sports; Green, clean, and sustainable sports; Strengthening international cooperation between ASEAN and partners to build a transparent and modern sports ecosystem; and Preserving and promoting the value of traditional sports.
"Vietnam hopes that, through this Conference, we will jointly build a long-term vision for ASEAN sports, including the ASEAN Action Plan on Sport for the period 2026-2030, contributing to realizing the aspiration of a strong, inclusive, and sustainable ASEAN for all. I believe that, with the spirit of solidarity, responsibility, and shared vision, the Conference will create a new milestone in the history of regional sports cooperation, affirming ASEAN's position as a dynamic, creative, and vibrant community," Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh emphasized.
Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh poses for a group photo with the heads of delegations. Photo: Minh Quyet/TTXVN
In the afternoon session of the same day, the Conference continued to discuss the statements of ASEAN Ministers on sports from Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Timor-Leste; heard a speech by Mr. San Lwin, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN in charge of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community…; considered and adopted the Joint Statement of AMMS-8 and other issues.
In addition, as the host country of AMMS-9, the Cambodian representative will inform the Conference about the expected time and location of the 2027 conference.
The ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Sport (AMMS) was first held in 2011 in Indonesia, establishing a mechanism for holding the meeting every two years. After 14 years, AMMS has become an important high-level forum, contributing to promoting cooperation, policy exchange, and action in the field of sport among ASEAN member states.
In 2025, under the rotation mechanism, Vietnam will officially assume the role of chairing the 8th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Sport (AMMS 8) and related conferences, including the 5th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Sport + Japan (AMMS + Japan 5) and the 2nd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Sport + China (AMMS + China 2).
Source: https://baotintuc.vn/thoi-su/xay-dung-tam-nhin-dai-han-cho-the-thao-asean-20251016160031012.htm
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