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On the afternoon of October 27, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of ASEAN countries and partners including China, the United States, Russia, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand attended the 20th East Asia Summit (EAS). The 20th East Asia Summit (EAS) - Photo: VGP/Nhat BacThe conference took place in the context of the EAS century. 20 year anniversary was established, marking two decades of formation and development of the regions leading high-level dialogue forum on strategy, politics - security and economics. At the Conference, Leaders of EAS countries highly appreciated the important role and great cooperation potential of EAS, with 18 members, representing more than half of the population and about 60% of global GDP. In 2024, goods trade turnover between ASEAN and EAS partners will reach about 1.9 trillion USD, FDI inflows will reach nearly 93 billion USD, reflecting the prospect of extensive cooperation in the region. The Leaders recognized the positive results in implementing the EAS Action Plan for the period 2024-2028 and agreed to continue focusing resources on strengthening practical cooperation in dynamic areas of regional development such as innovation, digital economy, infrastructure connection, energy transition, green development, education, health and improving natural disaster response capacity, in accordance with and linked to the ASEAN Community Vision 2045. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh shared some important points Points and proposals to contribute to maintaining peace, stability and promoting cooperation in the region - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac Leaders of countries emphasized that in the context of profound fluctuations in the regional and world environment and increasing strategic competition among major countries, countries need to continue to promote the role of EAS as an open, inclusive, transparent and rules-based cooperation mechanism, with ASEAN playing a central role in leading cooperation and shaping the regional order for peace. peace, stability and prosperity; At the same time, he emphasized the importance of multilateralism, equal dialogue and building strategic trust. The Leaders also emphasized the importance of respecting international law, the United Nations Charter and agreed principles of conduct; handle disagreements by peaceful means, without using or threatening to use force; At the same time, strengthen dialogue and coordination to minimize the risk of miscalculation, prevent conflicts and maintain a peaceful and stable environment in the region. Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang spoke at the Conference - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac Discussing international and regional issues, the Leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining peace, security, stability, safety and freedom of navigation and aviation in the East Sea, considering this a common interest of the entire region and the international community; Accordingly, it emphasizes the need to exercise restraint, not take actions to complicate the situation, and resolve disputes by peaceful means in accordance with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS 1982); fully and effectively implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and soon complete an effective and substantive Code of Conduct (COC) in accordance with international law, including the 1982 Convention on the Law of the Sea. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke at the Conference - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac. The conference also affirmed its support for dialogue aimed at sustainable peace in the Korean Peninsula, asking relevant parties to exercise restraint, avoid increasing tensions and promote diplomatic efforts in accordance with United Nations resolutions. Regarding the situation in Myanmar, the Leaders emphasized that Myanmar is part of the ASEAN Community; calling for an end to violence, promoting comprehensive dialogue, creating favorable conditions for humanitarian relief and continuing to effectively implement the ASEAN 5-Point Consensus. Speaking at the Conference, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that the world is entering a period of many changes and global challenges, requiring countries to strengthen solidarity, strengthen links and promote multilateral cooperation to maintain a peaceful, stable, secure and safe environment for sustainable development, including boss; increase similarities, minimize differences; Avoid unilateral actions that risk confrontation, disrupt supply chains, and hinder trade and investment. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke at the Conference - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac Appreciating the role of the EAS, the Prime Minister suggested that the EAS should take the lead in protecting the principles of international law, multilateralism, promoting an open, inclusive, transparent, rules-based regional order, with ASEAN playing a central role; At the same time, the EAS needs to pioneer in cooperation to promote new growth drivers, especially science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and green transformation. In the spirit of dialogue and cooperation, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh shared a number of views and proposals to contribute to maintaining peace, stability and promoting cooperation in the region. First, maintaining peace and stability in the East Sea is an urgent requirement, a foundation for cooperation and common prosperity; Therefore, the parties are requested to respectIn accordance with international law, especially UNCLOS 1982, refrain from complicating the situation, resolve disputes by peaceful means, and coordinate to fully implement the DOC Declaration and soon complete a substantive and effective Code of Conduct (COC). Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk spoke at the Conference - Photo: VGP/Nhat BacSecond, Vietnam supports and is ready to contribute to the process of peace and sustainable stability on the Korean P
