Mr. Thuan Huu was elected President of the Confederation of ASEAN Journalists.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam congratulated Mr. Thuan Huu, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association, on being elected President of the Confederation of ASEAN Journalists.

This morning, November 27, 2015, in Hanoi, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam attended and delivered a speech to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Confederation of ASEAN Journalists (CAJ).

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam commented: “Since its establishment, the ASEAN Journalists’ Confederation has always accompanied the development and enhancement of ASEAN’s position. The goals and motto of the Confederation are very practical for the development of the ASEAN Community.”

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam congratulated Mr. Thuan Huu on being elected as President of the Confederation of ASEAN Journalists for the 2015-2017 term. Photo: BM

Also according to Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam: “In the context of complicated developments in the regional and world situation, posing great challenges to peace and development, especially in ensuring security, safety and freedom of navigation, to maintain peace and stability, creating a favorable environment for development, it is necessary to promote the role and responsibility of the Confederation of ASEAN Journalists and the press of ASEAN countries in enhancing understanding among peoples, promoting cooperation among countries, as well as upholding justice in resolving disputes and disagreements by peaceful means and in compliance with international law.

The rapid development of technology and media poses great opportunities, but also poses many challenges for the press, requiring it to proactively grasp technology for the increasingly rapid and diverse information needs of the public. The trust of readers and listeners in the press is based on fast, accurate and objective information. This is the core of creating the development of press information with diverse and accurate information sources.

The celebration was attended by most CAJ member organizations and partners. Photo: BM

“Press and media organizations and journalists in the region have always been pioneers with great responsibility, guiding public opinion towards good values, contributing to the prosperous development of the community. I believe that the results of the meetings between journalist delegations on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Federation and within the framework of the Federation's 18th General Assembly in Hanoi will become a specific action plan for the Federation, ASEAN journalists and each country. Thereby, the role and responsibility of the press will be increasingly promoted for an ASEAN community that is people-oriented and creates a common identity for the region,” Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam added.

In particular, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam congratulated the new President of the Confederation of ASEAN Journalists for the 2015-2017 term, journalist Thuan Huu (President of the Vietnam Journalists Association).

“I hope and believe that with the leadership of journalist Thuan Huu, the ASEAN Journalists Confederation will contribute more to the common development of ASEAN.”

Mr. Thuan Huu, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association, new President of the Confederation of ASEAN Journalists. Photo: BM

Announcing the opening of the ceremony, Mr. Thuan Huu, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association, said: In 1995, Vietnam officially joined the ASEAN Community. And in March 1996, the Vietnam Journalists Association also officially became a member of the ASEAN Journalists Confederation.

“Over the past 20 years, the Vietnam Journalists Association and the Vietnamese press have made many positive contributions to the common activities of the Federation; together with the press of ASEAN countries, they have carried out the noble mission of contributing to ensuring peace, stability, security and development in the region and the world. The press of ASEAN countries has truly been a cultural bridge, helping people in the region to become closer and understand each other better. Today, we meet here to exchange, meet, and review the achievements, as well as to draw lessons for more effective cooperation in the future, for the progress and development of the press in the region as well as in each country,” said Chairman Thuan Huu.

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