In an interview with a Vietnam News Agency (VNA) correspondent in Moscow, Russian expert on international relations Grigory Trofimchuk stated that, in the current international context, Vietnam’s position within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is key to maintaining the balance of the entire region.

Applying digital technology, enhancing youth exchanges, expanding sustainable urban cooperation, promoting multimedia communications - These are among the proposals raised at the "People-to-people Diplomacy of Hanoi: 30 Years Accompanying and Promoting Vietnam-ASEAN Relations" seminar, aiming to further boost Hanoi-ASEAN people-to-people diplomacy towards greater depth and effectiveness.

July 28, 2021 marks the 26th anniversary of Vietnam officially joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Let's take a look at history, Vietnam's role and constributions to ASEAN.