Vietnam to press for closer economic links at ASEAN summit
Trade barriers, supply chains and energy security are among Vietnam’s priorities for the Manila meetings on November 14-17.
Vietnam plans to pursue closer regional economic ties and better implementation of ASEAN commitments when Prime Minister Le Minh Hung takes a high-level delegation to Manila for the 49th ASEAN Summit and associated summits on November 14-17, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang said.
Outlining Vietnam’s agenda, Giang identified links in trade, infrastructure and supply chains, along with the removal of barriers within ASEAN. He said the country would also promote innovation, digital transformation and the green transition, while seeking better coordination over energy, food and human security.
Giang said Vietnam would work towards consensus among members, help narrow differences and uphold international law. Cooperation with external partners and attracting resources for ASEAN’s development priorities would form another part of its approach.
The summit discussions will include an assessment of the Philippines’ year as ASEAN chair and progress during the initial year of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, according to Giang. Hung will jointly chair the Mekong-Japan Summit with Japan’s prime minister and hold bilateral meetings with national leaders and international organisations.
National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man and a high-ranking Vietnamese parliamentary delegation will also participate in the 47th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly General Assembly and related activities. The assembly is scheduled for November 17-18. Giang said Vietnam’s two delegations would coordinate their priorities, connecting regional commitments with legislative work, oversight and implementation.
