ASEAN flag-raising ceremony held in Hanoi

An Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) flag-raising ceremony was held in Hanoi on Tuesday to mark the bloc’s 56th founding anniversary and 28 years of Vietam’s membership of the association.

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized that since its establishment, ASEAN has constantly grown, gradually becoming a central force in all regional processes, demonstrating the vision of a community living in peace, stability, and prosperous development.

In addition, the relationship between Vietnam and other ASEAN members is also the "bricks" to build up a strong and sustainable ASEAN Community. The Minister said he believes ASEAN will become an inclusive, a sustainable development community, and a focal point for the growth of the region and the world.