According to the Government Portal, on May 25, in Kuala Lumpur, as part of his official visit to Malaysia and attendance at the 46th ASEAN Summit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the ASEAN Leaders and Partners Forum.
KSI Institute honored Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh as the Outstanding ASEAN Leader of the Year 2025. Photo: VGP
At the forum, the Asia-Pacific Strategic Research Institute (KSI) honored the Prime Minister as the Outstanding ASEAN Leader of the Year 2025. The Prime Minister sincerely thanked and considered the award as a recognition for the people and country of Vietnam, of which he is the representative.
Speaking at the forum, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that the changing global context requires nations and businesses to uphold multilateralism to address global issues together. The Prime Minister highlighted the pioneering role of businesses in building a resilient and sustainably developing ASEAN; calling for greater connectivity, supply chain diversification, public-private collaboration, and the promotion of green, clean, and digital agriculture. Governments, he added, need to create a stable environment, support the development of the digital, green, and circular economy, and foster innovation.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaking at the forum. Photo: VGP
The ASEAN Leaders and Partners Forum (ALPF) is an annual strategic event organized by KSI – a leading policy advisory and international research organization in Malaysia, together with partners such as the ASEAN Economic Club.
This year’s forum was attended by representatives from ASEAN countries and the Association, as well as the ASEAN and regional business communities.
KSI Chairman Michael Yeoh and other speakers commended Vietnam as the fastest-growing economy and a shining star of ASEAN.
The delegates agreed that ASEAN is one of the world’s most dynamic economic regions, deeply integrated among member states and widely connected with key partners such as the US, China, Japan, Russia, India, and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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