The mechanism is based on sharing of experience and best practices, extending mutual technical support in the prevention, containment and control of transmission.

ASEAN foreign ministers' first-time statement stresses the importance of multilateralism.

AIPA 41 urges countries to fully respect the independence and sovereignty, the territorial integrity of others and not to take any action that could damage peace and stability in the region.

Vietnam and the US have become major economic partners for each other, with bilateral trade growing strongly over the years.

The US fully supports ASEAN’s stance on the East Sea and the bloc’s central role in resolving territorial disputes, stated the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.