VN ready to assume ASEAN presidency

VGP – Việt Nam has completed necessary preparatory work for its assumption of ASEAN chairmanship since January 1, 2010, said Deputy FM Đào Việt Trung at the 3rd meeting of the National Committee for ASEAN in Hà Nội on Tuesday morning.

December 29, 2009 1:00 AM GMT+7

Deputy PM, FM Phạm Gia Khiêm: Việt Nam will create deep impressions in 2010 when it functions as the ASEAN Chair. The Deputy PM makes the statements at the 3^rdmeeting of the National Committee for ASEAN, Hà Nội, December 29, 2009 - Photo: VGP/Văn Thừa

At the meeting, Deputy PM, FM Phạm Gia Khiêm, Chairman of the Committee underlined Việt Nam’s determination to create deep impressions in 2010 when it assumes the ASEAN Presidency.

Việt Nam wants to get points in two “impressions,” namely contents – initiatives and viewpoints – and the country and people, said Deputy PM Khiêm.

He asked all sub-committees to pay attention to every detail, so as to make all activities successful.

The Deputy PM required the Protocol Sub-committee to make full use of information technology in all activities during the Year of ASEAN Presidency, so that Việt Nam can take the lead in the ASEAN Community in applying IT.

By Phương Hạnh