Hanoi, July 28 -- Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs organised a reception in Hanoi on July 28 to mark the 30th anniversary of its accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the bloc's 58th founding anniversary.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son presided over the event, which brought together ambassadors, heads of international organisations, and senior Vietnamese officials.

In his remarks, Deputy PM and FM Son highlighted the historic significance of Vietnam's decision to join ASEAN in 1995, describing the bloc as the first and most vital gateway to the country's regional integration and national development.

He reaffirmed Vietnam's long-term commitment to ASEAN, noting tha...