Prime Minister arrives in Kuala Lumpur for 26th ASEAN Summit

He was welcomed at the airport by Malaysia's Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Abdul Rahim Bakri, Vietnamese Ambassador to Malaysia Pham Cao Phong, as well as other officials.

Under the theme of 'Our People, Our Community, Our Vision', the Summit, which is being held from April 26-27, focuses on how to promote links among ASEAN member nations.

The plenary session aims to discuss measures towards forming an ASEAN Community in 2015 and building the ASEAN Community's Post-2015 Vision.

Vietnam's participation in the event is expected to boost ASEAN connectivity, strengthen solidarity and unity, thus making the associations operation more effective and furthering the role of the association in ensuring peace, security, co-operation and development in the region.

(Source: Nhandan Online)