(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined leaders from other ASEAN countries in dialogue sessions with representatives from the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), and the ASEAN Youth Organization, as part of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related meetings in Vientiane on Wednesday.
At the sessions, PM Chinh underlined the need to strengthen ASEAN unity, describing it as an objective requirement, a strategic choice and a top priority. He highlighted the importance of enhancing ASEAN's adaptability in the face of major global and societal issues, such as war and peace, climate change, resource depletion, and population aging.
In his address to AIPA representatives, the Vietnamese PM called for specific directions and drastic actions to build a connected, self-reliant, sustainable, and inclusive ASEAN Community.
During the dialogue with ASEAN-BAC representatives, PM Chinh called on the council to play a more active role in settling major issues in the region, saying businesses should carry forward their pioneering role and innovation, give advice to governments on institution challenges, infrastructure, and human resources, contributing to building a favorable business environment and opening up opportunities for companies to positively impact the region and individual countries.
At the dialogue with ASEAN youth, Vietnam proposed priorities for digital transformation and green transition, solutions to social issues such as climate change, population aging, and environmental pollution, and innovative ideas aimed at building the future ASEAN Community.