Manila:Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is set to attend the 49th ASEAN Summit and related summits in Manila, the Philippines, from November 14 to 17, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday.

According to Socialist Republic of Vietnam Government News, the visit to the Philippines is being made at the invitation of President of the Philippines Romualdez Marcos Jr.

ASEAN, which is home to a population of 700 million, is currently the world's fifth-largest economy and is projected to become the fourth-largest by 2030. The Philippines, as the ASEAN Chair, is embracing this responsibility guided by the theme "Navigating Our Future, Together," reflecting its commitment to leading with unity, clarity, and purpose.

The Philippines' Chairship is rooted in ASEAN's founding values of peace, stability, and inclusive growth, and is shaped by three strategic priorities peace and security anchors, prosperity corridors, and people empowerment. This Chairship also coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, providing a timely opportunity to reaffirm ASEAN's founding principles and collective vision.