The 31st ASEAN Summit kicked off in the Philippine capital of Manila on November 13 (Photo VNA)
Manila (VNA) – The 31st ASEANSummit kicked off in the Philippine capital of Manila on November 13 with theagenda focusing on peace, stability and cooperation.
Leaders from 10 member countries of theAssociation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are scheduled to discussmeasures to develop the ASEAN Community and affirm its position in the globaleconomy. Related meetings will be held after the summit,including the 20th Meeting of the ASEAN Plus Three (China, Japan and theRepublic of Korea); separate ASEAN meetings with China, Japan, the Republic ofKorea, India, the US, Canada, the European Union, and the United Nations; andthe 12th East Asia Summit (EAS).
A Vietnamese delegation led by Prime MinisterNguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Manila on November 12 to participate in theaforesaid meetings. On this occasion, the PM will also attend the♔ninth Mekong-Japan Summit and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership(RCEP) Leaders’ Meeting.
The ASEAN Summit is the most important event ofthe bloc this year with the participation of leaders from the 10 membercountries and ASEAN partners. As many as 55 documents are expected to besigned and adopted at the meetings. The Philippines will also issue nine declarationsof the Chairs of the summits. ASEAN groups Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos,Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.-VNA
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The 31st ASEAN Summit kicked off in the Philippine capital of Manila on November 13 (Photo VNA)
