One of contents of the speech was about Vietnam's viewpoints on ASEAN during its 50 years of development . Participants at the event were researchers, diplomats and ambassadors from ASEAN countries.
General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong emphasised that ASEAN had created a peaceful and stable environment. This has helped to create favourable conditions to build, maintain and boost co-operation for growth, integration and sharing. The Vietnamese party leader also analysed challenges that ASEAN is facing with, including the unequal development of economy among member countries, the unimplemented agreements, disputes on territory, sea and islands and environmental issues. The general secretary also pointed out the biggest lesson to maintain ASEAN as a united community was the unstoppable efforts of each member countries to develop their economy and foreign policies. He also stressed the importance of maintaining ASEAN's solidarity and central role, along with forming the ASEAN Community Vision 2025.
