Being a member of the regional group for 27 years, Vietnam has attracted external resources for economic development and expanded its diplomatic networks while the country’s diplomatic activism in recent years has reinforced ASEAN’s central role in addressing regional challenges.
The Party chief hopes that Hanoi would be a pioneer in the country's socio-economic development in the new year.
China is expected to increase investment in large-scale projects in Vietnam.
The Vietnamese President said Vietnam is a responsible UN member and will run for membership of the UN Human Rights Council for 2023-25.
Vietnam and Russia put defense, oil and gas among pillars in the decade-long relations.