Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is leading a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines on May 7–8 at the invitation of Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr, Chair of ASEAN 2026. Since joining ASEAN on July 28, 1995, Vietnam has remained a proactive and responsible member, making important contributions to ASEAN Community building and regional peace, stability and cooperation.