Hanoi, May 8 -- Le made the call while delivering his remarks at the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines on May 8.

Essential security needs encompass energy security, food security, and human security, he added.

The Vietnamese Prime Minister also called for effective implementation of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) for the 2026-2030 period, the ASEAN Power Grid, and the Trans-ASEAN Gas Pipeline.

He stressed the need for ASEAN to diversify energy sources, promote energy transition, and enhance access to green finance and advanced technologies while improving the effectiveness of the existing food security frameworks and agreements in the region

The Prime Minister underscored the need to enhance strategic...