Foreign Minister Lê Hoài Trung has called for stronger inter-party cooperation to bring ASEAN closer to its people, stressing that political parties act as a vital two-way bridge between regional policy and public voices.
Diplomats of Laos, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, and Timor-Leste have all described the forum as a timely and strategic initiative that provides a platform for forward-looking dialogue on the region’s future.
Việt Nam has attached great importance to its relationship with Cambodia and the solidarity among Việt Nam, Laos and Cambodia, while Cambodia has continued to promote cooperation between the two Parties, Governments and the people of the nations.
The year 2026 holds special significance as Việt Nam and Thailand celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
Following the official welcome ceremony, Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng held talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Government Headquarters in Hà Nội on June 8, 2026.
The visit comes as the two countries are actively implementing strategic directions agreed upon by their senior leaders.
The trip, which marks the Cambodian leader’s second official trip to Việt Nam since taking office as Prime Minister, is expected to inject fresh momentum into bilateral ties and contribute to regional peace, stability and ASEAN Community-building.
Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung appreciated the Lao delegation’s participation and remarks at the symposium, saying they reflect the importance attached by both sides to the relations between the two Parties as well as the two countries, and their shared commitment to implementing high-level agreements.
From Sunday to Wednesday, the prime ministers of Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Timor-Leste will pay official visits to Việt Nam and attend the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum (AFF).
Hà Nội People’s Committee Chairman Vũ Đại Thắng has described the conference as an important initiative to strengthen ASEAN cooperation in socio-economic development and cultural exchange.
A delegation from Thailand's Democrat Party is on a working visit to Việt Nam and to attend the seminar “The role of Southeast Asian political parties in building the ASEAN Community” held within the framework of the third ASEAN Future Forum.
Vietnamese and Lao Prime Ministers reaffirmed the consistent policy of both Parties and States to place the highest priority on strengthening and nurturing the longstanding ties between Việt Nam and Laos, which they said have become increasingly substantive and effective.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1962, Việt Nam and Laos have maintained close and enduring ties, demonstrating unwavering solidarity and mutual support in their respective causes of national construction and defence.
Prime Minister of Laos Sonexay Siphandone arrived in Hà Nội on Sunday, beginning an official visit to Việt Nam and attendance at the third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) from June 7–9 at the invitation of Vietnamese Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng.
The visit is significant not only for bilateral relations but also for Timor-Leste’s ASEAN integration following its admission as the association’s 11th member.
The congress has brought together 600 official delegates representing more than 10 million members and farmers nationwide.
The Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone's official visit to Việt Nam from June 7-9 comes as Việt Nam–Laos relations continue to deepen across all fields, with both countries giving each other the highest priority in their foreign policies.
Following Timor-Leste's independence on May 20, 2002, the two countries established diplomatic relations on July 28, 2002. Since then, bilateral relations have continued to develop positively.
