Việt Nam was hailed for its prompt, urgent and highly effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the early months, making it a model for other ASEAN countries to learn from. He added that Việt Nam has also been actively acting to protect ASEAN's central role. In its own way, Việt Nam has demonstrated its responsibility as an ASEAN member through its foreign policies. With a well-balanced foreign policy, Việt Nam has successfully found solutions without getting entangled in any conflicts. Việt Nam has strongly advocated the peaceful settlement of disputes and is now an important pillar of the bloc.

Source: Viet Nam News July 29, 2023 03:22 UTC