Vietnam’s role in enhancing ASEAN-Mexico ties praised
(VOVWORLD) - The ambassadors of Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia to Mexico have lauded the role that Vietnam took as the Chair of the ASEAN Committee (ACMC) in Mexico in strengthening the partnership between the said nations and the host country.
 The Ambassadors of Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Vietnam in Mexico (Photo: VNA) |
At a ceremony to hand over chairmanship to Indonesia on Thursday, Vietnamese Counselor Tran Thanh Tam summarised the committee’s operations in the first six months of 2019, including the organisation of seminars and meetings with local authorities to strengthen friendship and solidarity among the ASEAN countries as well as their relations with Mexico.
On receiving the new position, Indonesian Ambassador Cosmas Cheppy Tri Prakoso Wartono pledged to work hard to strengthen the activities of the committee, thus enhancing the relationship between the association and Mexico across all fields, especially in trade, investment, tourism and culture.
Other ambassadors from ASEAN countries affirmed the significance of fostering intra-bloc solidarity as well as an all-round partnership with Mexico, contributing to enhancing the image and prestige of ASEAN.