Flag-raising ceremony on ASEAN founding day in Romania

Lễ thượng cờ nhân ngày thành lập ASEAN tại Romania

ACB Chairman represented the ceremony team by handing over the ASEAN flag.

On August 8, at the Indonesian Embassy in Romania, the Vietnamese Embassy coordinated with the ASEAN Committee in Bucharest (ACB) (including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam) to solemnly hold a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 58th anniversary of the founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

2025 also marks the 30th anniversary of Vietnam's official accession to ASEAN (1995-2025). This is a milestone of special significance, affirming Vietnam's journey of accompanying and actively contributing to the development, expansion and enhancement of ASEAN's role in the region as well as in the international arena.

The ceremonial team performs the flag-raising ceremony on ASEAN Day (August 8).

The ceremony was attended by Mr. Calin Mitri, Director General of the Department of Global Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania, as Guest of Honor, along with many leaders and representatives of ministries, sectors, businesses, research institutions, Romanian schools and numerous representatives of the Diplomatic Corps.

The “ASEAN way” handshake ceremony symbolizes the spirit of solidarity and mutual support among ASEAN member countries and the desire to cooperate with Romania.

At the event, Philippine Ambassador Noel Servigon, Chairman of ACB, delivered the opening speech on behalf of the Ambassadors, highly appreciating the friendship and good cooperation between Romania and ASEAN in recent times.

Affirming that Romania is a potential partner, playing the role of a bridge between ASEAN and the European Union, Ambassador Noel Servigon believes that through regular dialogue, promoting trade - investment, educational cooperation, culture and people-to-people exchange, the relationship between Romania and ASEAN will continue to develop strongly, bringing practical benefits to both sides and contributing to maintaining peace , stability and prosperity in both regions.

ACB Chairman and Philippine Ambassador delivered opening remarks at the event.

Mr. Calin Mitri, Director General of the Department of Global Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania sent warm congratulations to the governments and people of ASEAN countries on this important event and emphasized that the relationship between Romania and ASEAN is increasingly developing positively in terms of politics, economy and people-to-people exchange.

Romania considers ASEAN an important partner in the Asia-Pacific region, not only because of its large market potential but also because of ASEAN's increasingly prominent role in maintaining peace, stability and promoting regional cooperation. It expressed its desire to continue deepening substantive cooperation activities, contributing to connecting Romania with ASEAN and enhancing friendship and mutual understanding between the two peoples.

Director General Calin Mitri spoke at the ceremony.

On this occasion, ASEAN countries also organized activities to introduce culture, tourism and typical cuisine of the country, demonstrating the diversity of identity and culture, as well as the spirit of solidarity and cohesion of the ASEAN community.

Ambassadors and Guests of Honor performed the cake cutting ceremony.

The event was a great success, actively contributing to promoting the image of ASEAN in general and Vietnam in particular, leaving deep impressions in the hearts of participating guests and building and strengthening friendly relations with other countries and connections with the local business community.

The celebration sent a positive message about a youthful, dynamic, identity-rich, united and open ASEAN region.