Cohesive

The spirit has strengthened the connectivity among the bloc members in a year of turbulence.

Hanoi has activated all virtual channels available to keep ASEAN discussions ongoing.

The top diplomats reaffirmed the importance of the full and effective implementation of the 2002 Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC).

The ASEAN chair is by tradition expected to show restraint and place the region’s interests before its own.

The ASEAN Chairmanship 2020 will focus on cohesion and response that mean the bloc needs to adapt to global changes and achieves growth if united.