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PM’s Russia trip highlights Vietnam’s role in advancing ASEAN-Russia cooperation
The successful trip not only strengthened ASEAN-Russia cooperation but also demonstrated Vietnam’s active role in promoting ASEAN centrality, expanding high-level exchanges and contributing to peace, friendship and development in the region and beyond.
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Vietnam seeks to strengthen role as bridge in ASEAN – Russia partnership
PM Le Minh Hung’s attendance at the ASEAN – Russia Commemorative Summit demonstrates Vietnam’s high regard for the ASEAN – Russia Strategic Partnership and the long-standing friendship, strategic trust and effective cooperation between Vietnam and Russia over many decades.
ASEAN Future Forum represents Vietnam’s visionary initiative for region’s future: Cambodian scholar
Dr. Kin Phea, Director General of the Cambodian Institute for International Relations (CIIR) under the Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC), praised the forum as a forward-looking initiative that reflects Vietnam’s commitment to fostering dialogue on the future of Southeast Asia.
AFF 2026 - Strategic platform for shaping ASEAN’s long-term future: Malaysian scholar
Cambodian expert hails AFF 2026 as milestone in multilateral party diplomacy
NA Vice Chairman hails AIPA’s role in implementing ASEAN Vision 2045
Vietnam promotes discussions on regional cooperation orientations at ASEAN Future Forum
ASEAN cities urged to lead innovation and digital transformation efforts
Jun 09, 2026 22:42
NA Chairman Man praised the initiative to convene the ASEAN City Leaders Conference, describing it as a significant step in recognising the increasingly important role of cities in building the ASEAN community.
Lao communications official praises Vietnam’s hosting of ASEAN Future Forum
Jun 09, 2026 22:41
The Lao official stressed that Vietnam holds a central position and plays a particularly important role in advancing regional cooperation initiatives, including the ASEAN Future Forum (AFF).
ASEAN Future Forum 2026 highlights Vietnam’s role in shaping ASEAN agenda: Chinese scholar
Jun 09, 2026 19:54
Professor Qu Qiang of the Minzu University of China and commentator for China Global Television Network (CGTN) said the forum underscores Vietnam’s growing role as one of the countries helping shape ASEAN’s agenda. Topics such as unity and resilience, conflict prevention and AI governance address some of the region’s most pressing challenges, while new mechanisms including political-party dialogue and greater participation by cities and youth reflect efforts to modernise regional governance.
AFF side events highlight role of Mekong subregion, youth in advancing ASEAN Community Vision 2045
Jun 08, 2026 21:43
Speaking at a seminar on the Mekong in the bloc’s subregional cooperation architecture, Nguyen Manh Dong, Vice President of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, stressed that Mekong cooperation should be viewed not merely as a collection of separate initiatives but as an integral component of the community-building process.
Vietnamese, Cambodian PMs advance practical, results-oriented partnership during talks
Jun 08, 2026 21:43
The Vietnamese and Cambodian PMs agreed to keep shoring up the foundation of political trust and maintain close defence-security ties, pledging not to let hostile forces use either country’s territory to undermine or threaten the security and interests of the other. They vowed to enhance economic connectivity and joint work in culture, education and tourism.
ASEAN Secretary-General highlights Vietnam’s agenda-shaping role through ASEAN Future Forum
Jun 08, 2026 21:42
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn described the forum as an important Vietnamese initiative aimed at advancing ASEAN diplomacy at both regional and global levels. Vietnam’s decision to host the event for a third consecutive year in 2026, following the success of the 2024 and 2025 editions, demonstrates its strong commitment to ASEAN Community building as well as efforts to enhance the bloc’s international standing.
ASEAN Future Forum highlights political parties’ role in bringing bloc closer to its people
Jun 08, 2026 21:41
In his opening remarks, Politburo member and Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung described the dialogue as a landmark for ASEAN cooperation, marking the first-ever exchange among political parties from across Southeast Asia.
Thai PM’s official visit to Vietnam reflects high regard for bilateral ties: Ambassador
Jun 06, 2026 22:37
Both Vietnam and Thailand are key ASEAN members with critical roles in advancing the forum’s goals. The event will provide a venue for delegates to share experience and approaches in building the ASEAN Community, address common challenges and map out the bloc’s future direction.
ASEAN Future Forum 2026 to advance ASEAN community-building process
Jun 06, 2026 12:00
Vietnam hopes the forum will continue to demonstrate its role as an active and responsible member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), contributing to regional affairs and advancing the Party and State’s foreign policy and international integration strategy.
Vietnam shares vision, preparations for APEC 2027
Jun 06, 2026 12:00
Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang underlined the importance of stronger coordination between APEC and other regional and global mechanisms in order to improve efficiency and optimise resources in addressing common challenges.
Lao, Cambodian PMs to pay official visits to Vietnam, attend 3rd ASEAN Future Forum
Jun 04, 2026 23:14
Prime Minister of Laos Sonexay Siphandone will pay an official visit to Vietnam and attend the third ASEAN Future Forum from June 7 - 9, while Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet will pay an official visit to Vietnam and participate in the forum from June 8 - 9.
Vietnam’s resilience inspires Philippines: former diplomat
Jun 03, 2026 22:35
Given their shared experiences and comparable development trajectories, the two countries are well-positioned to identify common interests and deepen cooperation for the future, said former Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines Laura Q. Del Rosario.
Top leader’s ASEAN tour highlights Vietnam’s proactive, constructive diplomacy
Jun 02, 2026 22:37
The decision to place ASEAN and relations with neighbouring countries at the forefront of diplomatic activities underscored the importance Vietnam attaches to regional cooperation and solidarity, an expert has said.
Top Vietnamese leader concludes official visit to Thailand
May 28, 2026 22:52
The two sides pledged to promote economic connectivity in a more complementary and substantive manner, aiming to raise bilateral trade turnover from the current 22 billion USD to 25 billion USD in a balanced and sustainable direction. They also agreed to accelerate licensing procedures and market access for several potential agricultural products.
ASEAN Future Forum 2026 to open on June 9 with expanded agenda: ministry
May 26, 2026 22:14
Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cuong told reporters that the forum, first proposed by the Vietnamese Prime Minister at the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Indonesia in September 2023, has been successfully organised in 2024 and 2025, gradually establishing itself as an open dialogue platform that effectively complements ASEAN’s formal processes.
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