US Chargé d'Affaires lauds Việt Nam’s efforts as ASEAN Chair In an interview granted to Vietnam News Agency reporter based in Jakarta, Indonesia, Chargé d'Affaires at the US Mission to ASEAN Melissa A. Brown has affirmed that Washington commends Vietnam for its efforts as ASEAN Chair during this challenging time caused by COVID-19

EU Ambassador to ASEAN appreciates Việt Nam’s efforts to host AMM 53, related meetings

Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Igor Driesmans spoke to Vietnam News Agency reporter based in Jakarta, Indonesia, appreciating Viêt Nam’s efforts in hosting the 53rd ASEAN Minister Meeting and related meetings amid unprecedented challenges.

Record number of documents adopted within AMM 53: Deputy PM

In the framework of AMM 53, the ASEAN foreign ministers, guests and partners attended 19 meetings.

27th ASEAN Regional Forum adopts important documents The 27th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), as part of the 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting (AMM 53) and Related Meetings, has adopted several important documents, including the ARF Hanoi Plan of Action II, setting out cooperation priorities and directions for ARF activities in the 2020-2025 period.

ASEAN, Canada agree to soon lift ties to Strategic Partnership

ASEAN and Canada have agreed to soon elevate their dialogue relationship to a Strategic Partnership during the ASEAN-Canada Ministerial Meeting held online on September 10 as part of the 53rd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM-53).

ASEAN FMs agreed to promote cooperation while coping with COVID-19 pandemic

Foreign ministers on Wednesday from the Association of Southeast Asia Nations have agreed to promote cooperation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare a post-pandemic recovery plan.

ASEAN should maintain commitment and solidary amid COVID-19 pandemic: Deputy FM

Given the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, it was necessary for ASEAN to be firm while maintaining its commitment and solidarity in action, thus speeding up the building of the Community and successfully dealing with the pandemic and emerging challenges, said Nguyễn Quốc Dũng, deputy minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

ASEAN Foreign Ministers' statement on the importance of maintaining peace and stability in Southeast Asia

Together for a cohesive and responsive ASEAN Community

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Việt Nam’s accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Phạm Bình Minh pens an article reflecting on the achievements Việt Nam and ASEAN have made over the past 25 years

VN proposes better pandemic prevention cooperation at regional forum Việt Nam proposed the upcoming 27th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) issue a declaration on cooperation in contagious disease prevention and control to have concrete and effective preventive measures against pandemics like the COVID-19.