These are the key meetings of the bloc this year with the participation of leaders from all ten ASEAN member State, ASEAN partners and international organizations.

It is expected that 55 documents will be signed or approved during the meetings.

The Philippines will host a special Gala celebration on the 50^th ASEAN founding anniversary.

Philippine President Duterte will hand over the Chairmanship of ASEAN to PM Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore, the incoming chair of ASEAN in 2018.

By joining the meetings, Viet Nam expects to further consolidate the solidarity spirit of ASEAN, promote the bloc’s central role while deepening cooperation with ASEAN partners./.

Source: chinhphu.vn