Hanoi, Aug. 8 -- Deputy Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly Istvan Jakab has extended congratulations to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on its remarkable achievements over nearly six decades, expressing confidence that the bloc will continue to play a central and increasingly influential role in promoting peace, stability, and cooperation in the region.

Jakab conveyed the message in his speech at a ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN, co-hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy and the embassies of other ASEAN member states in Budapest, including Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. The event drew nearly 200 guests, including representatives from Hungary's Ministry of Foreign Af...