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Russian Ambassador hails Vietnam’s efforts as ASEAN Chair

11:38 | 16/09/2020

Alexander Ivanov, Russian Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), has proclaimed Moscow’s great appreciation for the country’s efforts in its role as ASEAN Chair 2020, along with other mechanisms led by ASEAN.

Asean balances the US-China confrontation, experts

16:30 | 15/09/2020

ASEAN maintains an independent stance in competition between the two powers, which will be a major challenge for the Association in 2020, according to experts.

ASEAN - Norway and Vietnam - Norway relations: A new milestone marked

11:42 | 14/09/2020

Within the framework of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) 41 held online for the first time under Vietnam’s Presidency, the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) becomes a new Observer Parliament in AIPA.

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

10:14 | 14/09/2020

Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Igor Driesmans has appreciated Vietnam’s efforts in hosting the 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting and related meetings amid unprecedented challenges.

France, Italy, Cuba, Columbia become ASEAN’s new partners

08:20 | 13/09/2020

ASEAN granted the status of development partnership to France and Italy, and admitted Columbia and Cuba to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia.

US affirms enduring commitment to ASEAN

09:18 | 12/09/2020

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo said the US has long been a friend to ASEAN countries, stressing the US stands with ASEAN partners in combating COVID-19 and enabling regional economic recovery.

US to ASEAN: Reconsider deals with China firms which build facilities on Bien Dong Sea

16:28 | 11/09/2020

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asked Southeast Asian nations Thursday to reconsider deals with Chinese companies blacklisted by Washington for building island outposts.

Next AIPA Presidency handed over to Brunei Darussalam from Vietnam

08:47 | 11/09/2020

Vietnamese National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan transferred 2021’s AIPA Presidency (AIPA42) to Brunei Darussalam on 10 Sep at the closing ceremony of the 41st ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly General Assembly.

ASEAN strengthening cooperation with China, Japan, RoK

14:48 | 10/09/2020

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh attended the ASEAN-China Ministerial Meeting held online within the framework of the 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM 53) and related meetings on September 9.

US lauds Vietnam for convening ASEAN Foreign Ministers in “unprecedented times”

13:38 | 10/09/2020

US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo praised Vietnam - ASEAN Chair - for its work convening ASEAN Foreign Ministers during “these unprecedented times."

AMM-53: Vietnam expresses concerns over serious incidents in Bien Dong Sea

06:37 | 10/09/2020

Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh frankly expressed concerns over recent complex developments and serious incidents in Bien Dong Sea, which have gone contrary to international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), violated the legitimate rights and interests of littoral countries, intensified tensions, and undermined peace and security in the regional water.

AIPA seeks sustainable peace and co-operation, promoting central role of ASEAN

16:50 | 09/09/2020

At the meeting of the AIPA 41 on Wed 9 Sep, the AIPA member parliaments affirmed that they would continue to support and strengthen ASEAN's capacity to address traditional and non-traditional security challenges, respond to the Covid-19 pandemic and reach a consensus of strengthening efforts to carry out parliamentary diplomacy.