Since officially joining the UN on September 20, 1977, Vietnam has proactively made substantial contributions to the UN’s operation.

A total of 42 documents were adopted throughout the 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings held from September 9-12 via video conference, a record for such meetings.

The 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-53) and related meetings are expected adopt 40 documents.

Vietnam’s National Assembly has contributed actively and proactively to the development of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) over the last 25 years.

Important issues expected to be adopted at AIPA- 41

AIPA constantly improving and developing

COMMUNIST PARTY LEADS VIETNAM’S REVOLUTION TO ACHIEVE GLORIOUS VICTORIES

Since its official establishment in 1967, the Assocation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has obtained several achievements.

The central city of Da Nang introduces social distancing measures in accordance with Directive No 19/CT-TTg dated April 24 as from 0:00 hour on July 28 for at least 14 days, as directed by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

In the first six months of 2020, Vietnam's export volume to ASEAN countries was estimated at nearly 11 billion USD while its import volume from the bloc was over 14 billion USD.

2020 marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and New Zealand. The two countries are looking to lift ties to strategic partnership.

Vietnam's e-government development index in 2020 moves up two places.

Since the normalisation of bilateral relations 25 years ago, bilateral trade between Vietnam and the US has consistently increased. Vietnam ranks 16th among the US trade partners and the US is Vietnam’s third largest trade partner.

36th ASEAN Summit to adopt important documents

Vietnam is making efforts for a 'cohesive and responsive' ASEAN.

The 36th ASEAN Summit will be held online on Friday due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry.