>>> 36th ASEAN Summit opens in Hanoi
During an international press conference following the event, PM Phuc, who is also ASEAN Chair 2020, outlined that the summit had focused on key issues, including COVID-19 control, promoting economic recovery, intra-regional cooperation; building a strong ASEAN Community according to set goals; expanding ASEAN's external relations with its partners in the spirit of mutual respect, mutually beneficial cooperation and upholding the central role of ASEAN; affirming the willingness to maintain a peaceful and stable environment for cooperation, sustainable development and prosperity and finally, upholding the group’s goodwill and compliance with international law in addressing regional differences.
