Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent New Year greetings to leaders of ASEAN member states on the first day of 2020 on the occasion of Vietnam’s official assumption of its role as Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc receives the chairmanship gavel from his Thai counterpart Prayut Chan-o-cha at the closing ceremony of the 35th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok in November last year. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent New Year greetings to leaders of ASEAN memberstates on the first day of 2020 onthe occasion of Vietnam’s official assumption of its role as Chair of the Association of SoutheastAsian Nations (ASEAN).
On behalf ofthe Government and people of Vietnam, PM Phuc extended his greetings to leaders of theASEAN nations, their families andall people of the ASEAN Community, wishing them “a New Year full of health,happiness and success.”
“2020 is forecast to be a year of difficulties and challenges with unpredictable developments in the region and the world,” the PM said. “But all such difficulties and challenges cannot prevent us from moving towards acommon goal – an united, peaceful,prosperous and sustainably developed ASEAN Community.”
“To realizethe goal, a “cohesive andresponsive” ASEAN is an important factor for us to overcome difficulties and challenges together and join hands in building a better future for the regional community andpeople,” he said.
As the Chair of ASEAN this year, Vietnam wants to work with the regional countries to implementspecific activities and initiatives; strengthen solidarity; foster links andconnectivity; promote identity; enhance external relations and improve ASEAN’soperational efficiency, he continued.
Vietnam hopesto receive positive supportand cooperation from the countries in implementing such initiatives, he said.
“Let’s join hands to build and develop theASEAN Community together towards prosperity and sustainable development,” the PM stressed./.
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Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc receives the chairmanship gavel from his Thai counterpart Prayut Chan-o-cha at the closing ceremony of the 35th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok in November last year. (Photo: VNA) 
