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At the closing ceremony of 35th ASEAN Summit

 

 

Noting that Vietnam officially assumed ASEAN Chairmanship 2020 in Bangkok, Thailand on November 4, the deputy spokesperson told the press that during ASEAN Year 2020 themed “Cohesive and Responsive”, Vietnam will hold more than 300 activities, particularly the 36th ASEAN Summit in April and the 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in November.

The country will also organise cultural, arts and tourism events with the aim to introduce and popularise Vietnam’s unique cultural values to ASEAN and dialogue countries, he said, adding that Vietnam will hold a ceremony in mid-November to announce the official logo and launch the website of ASEAN Year 2020.

In the near future, Vietnam will focus on preparations for the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat scheduled for January 2020 in the central province of Khanh Hoa, starting a series of events during the year, he said.

According to him, Vietnam will continue developing its ideas and initiatives during the year, and strive to create consensus within the bloc to realise them./. VNA

 

Vietnam ready to assume ASEAN chairmanship for 2020: diplomat

Vietnam ready to assume ASEAN chairmanship for 2020: diplomat

Vietnam is ready to take over the ASEAN Chairmanship for 2020 with the highest sense of responsibility, said Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung, reiterating Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s statement.

Vinfast cars to serve Vietnam ASEAN Chairmanship activities

Vinfast cars to serve Vietnam ASEAN Chairmanship activities

Made-in-Vietnam Vinfast cars will be used to serve many activities of the Vietnam ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020.