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At the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended the Asia Zero Emissions Community (AZEC) online Summit on energy self-reliance hosted by Japan. The summit was attended by leaders from 15 countries and international organizations, including 10 AZEC member nations: Japan, Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam; alongside five guest countries—Korea, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, East Timor—and leaders of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Energy Agency (IEA). In his opening remarks, Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae emphasized that the summit takes place against the backdrop of risks to the global energy supply chain, directly affecting energy security and the stability of the economies of Asian nations. Japan announced a decision to allocate a USD 10 billion package to help Asian countries diversify energy supplies, respond to emergencies, and enhance long-term energy resilience. Japan also proposed upgrading the AZEC initiative to AZEC 2.0. Speaking at the conference, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung stated that the current energy crisis stems not only from short-term fluctuations but also from structural imbalances and rising strategic competition among nations in accessing energy resources. He stressed that the fundamental solution is not merely to diversify energy sources but to strengthen strategic trust, promote cooperation, dialogue, and peaceful dispute resolution based on international law. The Prime Minister expressed support for upgrading AZEC to AZEC 2.0 and reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to continue close cooperation with Japan and partners to implement AZEC initiatives, thereby contributing to energy security, supply-chain stability, and sustainable regional development. Leaders and representatives of international organizations attending the summit welcomed Japan’s AZEC 2.0 initiative, expressed concerns over the risk of supply-chain disruptions, and underscored the importance of ensuring the movement of goods along routes in accordance with international law. Delegates endorsed the AZEC 2.0 initiative and affirmed their desire to strengthen cooperation to bolster energy security and stabilize Asia’s supply chains.

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