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In his letter, PM Phuc affirmed that Vietnam has basically completed
organizational work for the events, but the postponement is necessary in the
context of the COVID-19 epidemic spreading in the region and the world, and
being declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation.
The Vietnamese Government leader expressed thanks to the countries for working
together with Vietnam to promote the building of a cohesive and responsive ASEAN
Community.
He affirmed that with resolve and joint efforts, solidarity and mutual
compassion, the ASEAN Community will stand firm in the face of challenges,
ensure a peaceful life for its people and prosperous development of its member
countries.
Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung handed over the PM’s letter to the
Ambassadors of ASEAN countries and New Zealand at a meeting in Hanoi on March
19.
The Deputy FM called on ASEAN countries to push ahead with efforts to maintain
cooperation and connection, and promote the spirit of a cohesive and responsive
ASEAN Community in the current difficult period under the impacts of the
COVID-19 epidemic.
He asked ASEAN member states to continue coordinate closely to mitigate the
epidemic’s negative effects on the process of building the ASEAN Community as
well as on socio-economic situations in member countries.
He informed the ambassadors on measures that Vietnam, as ASEAN Chair this year,
will actively promoted in the time ahead in order to keep the pace of ASEAN
working plans and bolster cooperation in preventing and controlling the
epidemic.
On the occasion, representatives from the Foreign Ministry’s Consular Department
informed the ASEAN Embassies about Vietnam’s measures to respond to
the COVID-19 epidemic
Ambassadors of ASEAN countries praised Vietnam’s preparations for ASEAN events
and its effective response to the epidemic. They expressed support of the
decision of the ASEAN Chair and pledged to continue working closely with Vietnam
to prepare for the 36th ASEAN Summit.
Source: VNA
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