The visit takes place from October 29 to November 1.

Vietnam officially became a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) at the 10th APEC Ministerial Meeting on November 15, 1998, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a major milestone in its pursuit of an open, diversified, and multilateral foreign policy and international economic integration.

Over 27 years of membership, the nation has made a strong mark within APEC and has consistently been recognized as an active, responsible, and constructive member contributing to the realization of the forum’s goals and vision while enhancing its role in regional cooperation.

President Luong Cuong’s participation in the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Week will help demonstrate Vietnam’s strong commitment to the process of cooperation and economic integration in the Asia-Pacific, while reaffirming the country’s role as an active, responsible, and increasingly proactive member in shaping the regional cooperation architecture toward hosting APEC 2027.

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State President Luong Cuong’s participation in the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea (RoK) reflects Vietnam’s strong commitment to regional economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific and its growing role in shaping the regional cooperation framework, especially in preparation for hosting APEC 2027.