ASEANEWS | World welcomes 2025 | ASEAN LEADERS MESSAGES

January 1, 2025January 2, 2025 Contributor 0 Comment ASEANEWS | World welcomes 2025 | ASEAN LEADERS MESSAGES

A woman poses in front of New Year decorations in Cairo, Egypt. PHOTO: AP

An Egyptian poses in front of New Year decorations in Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

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ASEAN MESSAGES:

Brunei:

Focus on economic growth, peace, and unity: His Majesty

January 1, 2025

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam underscored the …read more: https://borneobulletin.com.bn/focus-on-economic-growth-peace-and-unity-his-majesty/

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FILE – Fireworks light-up the sky over the London Eye in central London to celebrate the New Year on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, File)

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CAMBODIA

Leaders, ministers send their salutations for the New Year

Prime Minister Hun Manet conveyed his New Year wishes to all citizens. KT/Khem Sovannara

The leaders of the government and ministers issued messages to celebrate and extend their New Year wishes to the management and staff of each ministry on the occasion of the global New Year.

Prime Minister Hun Manet conveyed New Year wishes to all citizens for 2025 on his Facebook page yesterday.

“On the occasion of the upcoming New Year, my family and I would like to extend our heartfelt wishes to all our fellow citizens for good health, happiness, prosperity, and success in all your endeavours,” he said.

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LAOS:

President extends New Year greetings to Lao citizens, international friends

Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thongloun Sisoulith, offered his warmest wishes as the nation bids farewell to 2024 and welcomes the arrival of 2025 through a heartfelt address broadcast on television and other media platforms.

In his message, Mr Thongloun expressed gratitude and optimism for the year ahead, addressing Lao citizens of all ages and backgrounds, both across the country and those living abroad.
He also offered New Year greetings to foreign friends in Laos, as well as to the leaders and citizens of friendly nations around the world.
Reflecting on the achievements of 2024, the President acknowledged the challenges facing the nation amid a turbulent international climate.
However, he praised the unity and resilience of the Lao people, which enabled significant progress in implementing the resolutions of the 11th Party Congress and the 9th five-year National Socio-Economic Development Plan.

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VIETNAM:

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bùi Thanh Sơn, talks to the press about Việt Nam’s diplomatic achievements in the past year and outlined the direction of the country’s foreign policy as it enters a new era.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn. — VNA/VNS Photo Phương Hoa

.. to propel the country into the new era requires the construction of a foreign relations framework that is increasingly comprehensive, modern and professional, aligned with the demands of the new phase. This involves streamlining the organisational structure responsible for foreign affairs, ensuring its efficient and effective operation, in tandem with policies that facilitate diplomatic work. It also calls for the development of a foreign service that is not only highly skilled and capable but also politically astute, with the courage to think creatively, innovate and pioneer new paths, equipped with the necessary skills and expertise to operate at an international level.— VNS