The annual event was expected to enhance understanding and further strengthen ties between ten ASEAN nations and Germany.

Present at the event were Renate Künast, Member of the German Bundestag and Chair of the German-ASEAN Parliamentary Friendship Group; Petra Sigmund, Deputy Director General for East Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany; and diplomats of ASEAN nations.

Ambassadors of ASEAN member states in Germany and their spouses pose for a photo at the ASEAN Day, which opened in Berlin on September 12.

In her opening remarks, Cambodian Ambassador Touch Sophanrath, who is also the current BAC Chair, recalled achievements made by ASEAN over the past five decades, making it an united, strong grouping with comprehensive cooperation in all areas and contributing to the regional peace, stability and development.

ASEAN’s role and position have been heightened in the region and the world, she said.

The ambassador underlined that relations between ASEAN and Germnay, and the EU at large have grown strongly over years, saying she expects ASEAN, EU and Germany will make greater efforts to unlock their potential for cooperation, particularly in backing ASEAN to realise the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Vietnam takes over as chair of ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs Association

Vietnam has taken over the chairmanship of the ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs Association in 2020 from Thailand.

Vietnam attends ASEAN-US naval exercise in Thailand

Navies from Vietnam and other member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are participating in the first ASEAN-US Maritime Exercise (AUMX) that is taking place from September 2-6 in the Gulf of Thailand and off Vietnam’s southern Ca Mau province.

Vietnam attends 14th ASEAN Health Ministers’ Meeting

A Vietnamese delegation led by Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien attended the 14th ASEAN Health Ministers’ Meeting that opened in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on August 29. 

Prime Minister receives ASEAN Secretary General

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and ASEAN Secretary General Lim Jock Hoi have shared the view that ASEAN should further strengthen its internal solidarity and boost trade, during their meeting in Hanoi on August 27. 

ASEAN Family Day 2019 held in Hanoi

Staff of the embassies of ASEAN member states in Hanoi and their families joined a host of activities in Hanoi on August 18 within the framework of ASEAN Family Day 2019.

Source: VNA