(VOVworld) – Vietnam played a constructive part in the success of the 25th ASEAN Summit and ASEAN summits with partners in Myanmar’s capital Nay Pyi Taw from November 12-13, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh told the media. Vietnam masterminded a number of key initiatives for the post-2015 Vision for ASEAN Community. Which forms the bedrock of the bloc’s 2016-2025 development orientations, including dealing with challenges in security, maritime safety, climate change, water resource security, natural disasters, and disease epidemics.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh

He said Vietnam and other ASEAN members share the view that the interests of everyone are served by maintaining regional pace, stability, and development, and preserving maritime and aviation security and freedom in the East Sea.

All parties were urged to comply with international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea, and settle disputes by peaceful means.

Vietnam took an active, constructive, and responsible approach to this issue in meetings and received positive feedback from other participants, Minh noted.