Vietnam To Host Third ASEAN Future Forum In Hanoi In June

HANOI, May 14 (Bernama-VNA/VNS) -- Vietnam is preparing to host the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) in Hanoi in mid-June under the theme “Shaping a shared future together: Peace, prosperity and people-centred development”, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported.

Speaking at the ministry’s regular press briefing, spokeswoman for the foreign ministry Pham Thu Hang said the forum was an initiative launched by Vietnam to create an open, inclusive and forward-looking platform for leaders, scholars and businesses to discuss strategic issues concerning ASEAN and the wider region.

She said the previous two editions of the ASEAN Future Forum held in 2024 and 2025 in Vietnam had been “highly successful”, drawing broad support and participation from ASEAN member states and partners.

According to Hang, discussions at the 2026 forum are expected to contribute policy recommendations and fresh perspectives to support the implementation of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, with the goal of building a peaceful, cohesive, prosperous, resilient, sustainable and people-centred ASEAN.

“Vietnam is actively coordinating with ASEAN countries and partners in preparations for the forum,” she said.

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