PM Chính holds talks with Thai, South Korean leaders: COP26 Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Monday had meetings with Thai counterpart Prayut Chan-o-cha and South Korean President Moon Jae-in as he attended the UN Climate Change Conference COP26.

PM proposes co-operation priorities at 24th ASEAN+3 Summit

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính proposed China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) support ASEAN countries in transferring manufacturing technology of COVID-19 vaccines and treatment medicine.

Việt Nam places Japan as partner of top importance: PM

The Party, State, Government and people of Việt Nam take Japan as one of the partners of top importance which enjoys a high trust in the country’s foreign policy, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính told visiting Japanese Defence Minister Kishi Nobuo in Hanoi on Sunday.

Việt Nam assumes role as coordinator for ASEAN-RoK relations

Việt Nam officially assumes the role as coordinator for ASEAN-the Republic of Korea (RoK) relations for 2021-24 at the ASEAN-RoK Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held via videoconference on Tuesday.

PM hails Việt Nam visit by RoK Foreign Minister Minister Phạm Minh Chính has hailed the ongoing visit to Việt Nam by Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Chung Eui-yong, saying that it contributes to strengthening Việt Nam – RoK ties.

RoK President unveils initiative to deepen cooperation with Southeast Asia

The Republic of Korea’s President Moon Jae-in has announced the “New Southern Policy Plus” initiative to enhance the country’s regional diplomacy at the Korea-ASEAN Summit, held via satellite link.

US affirms enduring commitment to ASEAN US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on September 11 issued a press statement affirming the enduring commitment to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

ASEAN, RoK hold 24th dialogue

ASEAN and the Republic of Korea (RoK) agreed to continue effectively implementing the ASEAN-Korea Action Plan and promote co-operation in preventing and mitigating the impact of COVID-19 at the 24th ASEAN-RoK dialogue on Wednesday.

Inter-Korean relations should move forward regardless of nuke talks: minister nominee Inter-Korean relations should move forward regardless of progress in denuclearisation talks between North Korea and the United States, unification minister nominee Lee In-young said on Thursday.

Chairman’s Statement of 36th ASEAN Summit

The following is the full text of the Chairman’s Statement of the 36th ASEAN Summit, which was held on June 26 in the form of video conference.