This year's ASEAN flag-raising ceremony marks the Golden Jubilee as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations turns 50.
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On the morning of August 8, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a flag-raising ceremony took place to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of ASEAN. |
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Attending the ceremony were Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, Venezuelan Ambassador Jorge Rondón Uzcátegui, Head of the Diplomatic Corps in Hanoi, ambassadors, chargé d'affaires, representatives of embassies of ASEAN countries and ASEAN partners in Hanoi. |
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Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Minister Bui Thanh Son emphasized: This is the moment when we can proudly look back on the sustainable development journey and efforts of Southeast Asian countries over the past half decade to move forward together for the common future of the ASEAN Community. |
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The ASEAN flag-raising ceremony, held annually on the anniversary of ASEAN's founding, represents ASEAN's celebration of shared values and commitment to the peoples of the region. |
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Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Minister Bui Thanh Son also emphasized: "ASEAN cooperation is one of the top priorities of Vietnam's foreign policy". |
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Delegates take souvenir photos after the ASEAN flag raising ceremony. |
According to VOV