At the October 9 retreat session, PM Pham Minh Chinh urged ASEAN to unite and amplify its collective voice in calling for an end to war and conflict, while seeking peaceful solutions based on respect for international law.
At the plenary session of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits which opened in Vientiane on October 9, PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted resilience and strategic autonomy as foundations for ASEAN to stand firm amidst all fluctuations and overcome any challenges.