5th Regional Dialogue on ASEAN-UN Political-Security Cooperation opens
Hanoi hosts 5th Regional Dialogue on ASEAN-UN Political-Security Cooperation
The fifth Regional Dialogue on ASEAN-UN Political-Security Cooperation opened in Hanoi on December 3, within the framework of the seventh ASEAN-United Nations Workshop.
Hanoi (VNA) – The fifth Regional Dialogue on ASEAN-UNPolitical-Security Cooperation opened in Hanoi onDecember 3, within the framework of the seventh ASEAN-United Nations Workshop.
The two-day dialogue’s theme “Focused collaboration in support ofthe ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation” is proposed by Vietnam aimingto enhance cooperation between ASEAN and the UN.
In his opening remarks, Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister NguyenQuoc Dung, who is also head of Vietnam’s ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM),described the ASEAN-UN relationship over the past four decades as a model of cooperationbetween the UN and regional organisations.
The two sides have joined hands to not only ensure global peaceand security, but also cope with international challenges, he added.
The official pointed out challenges and changes facing the region,and suggested stronger collaboration between ASEAN and the UN in preventive diplomacyand conflict prevention. He also proposed setting up a group of ASEAN expertswho will help the ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (AIPR) in conflictmanagement and tension settlement.
Dung affirmed the commitment of Vietnam, as a non-permanent memberof the UN Security Council for 2020-2021, to promoting regional and globalpeace together with other ASEAN member countries.
UN Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari said the UN stands ready to closely coordinate with ASEAN and the AIPR,and promote the implementation of recommendations presented at the ASEAN-UN Workshop,including the enhancement of women’s role in peace and security, and theestablishment of a group of ASEAN experts./.
Foreign ministers from the 10 Southeast Asian Nations will seek a "comprehensive and durable" solution to Rohingya people crisis in Myanmarin an informal meeting in Thailand’sChiang Mai later this month.
ASEAN ambassadors and UN officials have sat down to examine the two organisations’ joint projects and cooperation activities within their Plan of Action for 2016-2020.
Leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Nations (UN) underlined the importance of bilateral cooperation in solving global challenges at the 10th ASEAN-UN Summit in Thailand on November 3 within the framework of the 35th ASEAN Summit and related summits.
The forum featured two in-depth discussion sessions, engaging representatives from governments, think tanks, and businesses from both ASEAN and China, on how to forge closer ties for a common future.
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Minister Counselor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen reaffirmed Vietnam’s principled and consistent stance on the Palestine issue, calling for an immediate and lasting ceasefire across the entire Gaza Strip.
PM Anwar Ibrahim affirmed the determination of Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair for 2025, to utilise all viable regional mechanisms of the bloc and work with partners to de-escalate violence and restore a peace process led by Myanmar.
Talking to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Vietnam’s Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925–2025), Nikulina, who is also a veteran journalist of Russia’s Sputnik News, emphasised the vital role of mainstream journalism in defending the truth and maintaining public trust.
The Ministry of Commerce reported that imports also rose 18% to 29.9 billion USD during the same period, resulting in a trade surplus of 1.1 billion USD. In May alone, Thailand posted a 4.6 billion USD trade surplus with the US and a 4.1 billion USD trade deficit with China.
The World Bank will provide a 2.1 billion USD financing package for Indonesia, focusing oncreating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and enhancing access to clean energy across the country.
Member states also reviewed progress on six priority areas for 2025, including the development of an underground cable framework, the follow-up agreement to the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA), the launch of the ASEAN Energy Efficiency Database, and the rollout of an investment platform for sustainable building initiatives.
In March, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met with Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali and said Thailand would commission a feasibility study into hosting a Grand Prix on a Bangkok street circuit from 2028.
The proposed giant sea wall aligns with bilateral cooperation and has been designated a national priority, considering that several regions in Indonesia are experiencing land subsidence of 10–15 centimetres per year.
International flights were cancelled including Jetstar and Virgin Australia flights to cities across Australia, and flights of Air India, Air New Zealand, Singapore's TigerAir and China's Juneyao Airlines.
The partnership aims to strengthen collaboration in the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources, including gold, copper, and manganese, as well as in the development of steel, aluminum, and renewable energy industries.
The Thai cabinet has approved a seven-year EV bus leasing scheme proposed by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) for the capital, with an estimated cost of 15.35 billion THB (over 470 million USD).
Aircraft are prohibited from flying below 6,000 metres in the vicinity of the volcano, and should also remain alert to the presence of volcanic ash, which can disrupt flights.
Laos declared the transfer of the press management functions of five key media agencies and associated personnel to the Propaganda and Training Board of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee.
Univers said in a statement that the new centre will serve as a hub for innovation, bringing together digital intelligence and climate ambition to accelerate Sarawak's transition toward a low-carbon, tech-enabled economy.
The target is to be completely free from plastic waste within two years. This can only be achieved if all parties implement the initiative with strong discipline.
Indonesia is taking new steps to improve protections for fishery workers, amid concerns over low wages, harsh working conditions, and limited access to social welfare.
At the dialogue (Photo: VNA) 
