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The event aimed to promote the cultures of ASEAN members and offer a chance for them to meet and tighten solidarity. The event comprised of sport competitions and art performances and introduced traditional dishes of ASEAN countries.

Ambassadors of ASEAN member states participate in table tennis competition.

In his opening remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador Ngo Duc Manh hailed the significance of the event in the context that Russia is enhancing its relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Asia in general.

He expressed his hope that through this exchange programme, the ASEAN community in Russia will grow further.

On this occasion, the diplomat introduced participants to a photo and document exhibition featuring the beauty of Vietnam’s seas and islands held by the embassy and the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications at the trade centre.

The ASEAN Family Day is held annually in Vietnam and other countries around the world. This year, the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia held the event in Russia for the first time.

Third ASEAN ministerial meeting on women to be held in Hanoi

The third ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Women (AMMW) and related meetings will take place in Hanoi on October 18-25, Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha told a press conference on October 15.

 

ASEAN steps up defence cooperation with US, China

ASEAN defence ministers held a meeting with the participation of Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe and US Secretary of Defence James Mattis on October 19.

 

Experts discuss promotion of economic empowerment for ASEAN women

Experts, policy makers and representatives from women’s agencies gathered at an international seminar in Hanoi on October 19, to discuss ways to promote economic empowerment for women in ASEAN.

 

PM: Women, girls contribute to ASEAN’s resilience, development

“We cannot become an ASEAN community of solidarity, resilience, innovation and sustainable development without the engagement of women and girls. Thus, they deserve equality in families and society, protection and empowerment to realize their full rights”, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

 

Joint naval drill with China, ASEAN will enhance Vietnam’s capabilities

Vietnam is looking to share experiences and enhance its naval capabilities with participation in the ongoing China-ASEAN drill.

 

Source: VNA