The ASEAN flag was raised to mark the formation of the ASEAN Community after nearly half of a century of efforts by all Southeast Asian nations.

Soldiers ready for the ceremony

The military music band is also ready for this historic moment for all ASEAN member countries.

Soldiers stand at attention.

Ambassadors of ASEAN member countries to Vietnam and officials at the ceremony

Soldiers bring the ASEAN flag to position.

The military band plays the ASEAN anthem.

The ASEAN flag is raised to the top of the flag pole.

Addressing the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister and MOFA Minister Pham Binh Minh affirmed that, under the ASEAN house, over 600 million Southeast Asian residents join hands to build a politically cohesive, economically integrated and socially responsible community.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Governments of ASEAN member countries and ASEAN Secretariat hold great responsibility in promoting efforts in building the ASEAN Community for greater results, satisfying the peoples’ aspiration, as well as the aspiration of international partners and friends.

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Photos: LDO