Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 24 -- Within the framework of the ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM), Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang, head of Vietnam's ASEAN SOM, together with Deputy FMs and senior officials from the group's member states, have reviewed preparations in all aspects for the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits.

Scheduled for October 26-28, these flagship events of Malaysia's 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship will be attended by leaders of ASEAN countries, Timor-Leste, partner nations of the bloc, guests invited by the ASEAN Chair 2025, and the UN Secretary-General.

Through more than 15 high-level meetings and activities, leaders are expected to exchange views and agree on key directions and measures to strengthen cooperation, exp...