Hanoi welcomes start of 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits

The event marks one of the final responsibilities in the nation’s role as ASEAN Chair 2020.

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Art performances featuring the traditional culture of each ASEAN member open the event.

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Vietnamese leaders and international guests in attendance at the opening ceremony of the 37th ASEAN Summit

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General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong delivers an opening speech at the 37th ASEAN Summit, noting that ASEAN’s position in the world as we move past the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) represents a major hurdle. Despite this, a strong desire and will to maintain regional peace, stability, solidarity, and unity through the basis of international law continues to represent the core values of both Southeast Asia and the ASEAN Community.

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International delegates participate in the occasion.

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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc gives a speech to open the 37th ASEAN Summit.

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PM Phuc explains the difficulties caused by natural disasters and epidemics that ASEAN member states have experienced, along with the community’s efforts to engage in recovery activities.

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The Vietnamese leader therefore stresses that the impact of the pandemic has failed to hinder the relevant processes of the ASEAN Community, with co-operation representing one of the three pillars of the master plan for the ASEAN Community’s Vision 2025.

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The 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, which are set to run from November 12 to 15, will feature 20 activities at the highest level, including ASEAN+1 Summits alongside China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, India, the United States, the UN, and Australia.

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