Hanoi, Oct. 25 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-level Vietnamese delegation departed from Hanoi for Malaysia on October 25 evening to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings, at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The aircraft carrying PM Chinh from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur also had on board United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and his entourage. Taking place from October 25 - 28, the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings are the most important and extensive events of Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship this year, drawing the participation of leaders from bloc member states, Timor-Leste, and partner countries.

The attendance of PM Chinh and the Vietnamese delegation underscore the country'...