Flag-raising ceremony as Vietnam becomes the 7th official member of ASEAN, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, July 28, 1995. (Photo: VNA)
The 28th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, where Vietnam was admitted as ASEAN’s 7th official member (1995). (Photo: VNA)
Shortly after joining ASEAN, Vietnam actively promoted the admission of Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, completing the vision of a 10-member ASEAN. In photo: Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cam and other heads of delegation sign documents recognising Laos and Myanmar as official ASEAN members (Malaysia, July 23, 1997). (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam successfully hosted the 6th ASEAN Summit in December 1998, adopting the Hanoi Action Plan to strengthen unity and cooperation. In photo: Prime Minister Phan Van Khai and other leaders sign the Hanoi Declaration (Hanoi, December 15–16, 1998). (Photo: VNA)
Since joining ASEAN in 1995, Vietnam has contributed significantly to maintaining solidarity and reinforcing ASEAN’s central role. In photo: Heads of delegation attend the opening of the 34th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (Hanoi, July 23–24, 2001). (Photo: VNA)
Over the past 30 years, Vietnam has made important contributions to ASEAN’s overall development. In photo: ASEAN Businessmen Award ceremony at the National Convention Centre (Hanoi, October 15, 2007). (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam has held the ASEAN Chairmanship three times – in 1998, 2010 and 2020. In photo: Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung speaks at the opening of the 16th ASEAN Summit (Hanoi, April 8, 2010). (Photo: VNA)
As ASEAN Chair in 2010, Vietnam helped translate ASEAN’s vision into concrete actions. In photo: Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung hosts a dinner and working session with ASEAN leaders at the 16th ASEAN Summit (Hanoi, April 8, 2010). (Photo: VNA)
Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh hands over the joint declaration to ASEAN Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan at the first ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM+), October 12, 2010. (Photo: VNA)
The first meeting of the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children held at the National Convention Centre (Hanoi, April 7, 2010). (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam plays active, proactive and responsible role in ASEAN (P1)
Since officially joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on July 28, 1995, Vietnam has swiftly integrated into the regional bloc, participating comprehensively in all areas of cooperation. Over the past 30 years, Vietnam has made significant contributions to maintaining intra-bloc solidarity, enhancing cooperation among member states and with external partners, thereby fostering ASEAN’s development and successes.