Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has penned an article titled “A 30-year journey: From shared aspirations to a trusted and responsible member” on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN (July 28, 1995 – 2025) and bloc's 58th founding anniversary.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s attendance at the high-level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly conveys a message about a peace-loving Vietnam that is a responsible member participating more actively, proactively and effectively in the UN’s common work of handling global challenges to international friends, according to a Vietnamese diplomat.

VOV.VN - Since joining the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in 1998 Vietnam has proved itself to be a proactive and responsible member, and has made substantial contributions to the group’s prosperous development.