Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung arrived in capital Bandar Seri Begawan on October 8 to attend the 23rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings.

He will join other ASEAN leaders at the opening ceremony of the summit on October 9 to discuss measures to accelerate ASEAN community building efforts, and the ASEAN development roadmap beyond 2015.

They will also examine measures to promote solidarity and ASEAN’s central role in the evolving regional architecture, strengthen regional connectivity, and boost cooperation between ASEAN and its partners.

Brunei officials welcomed PM Dung at the capital's airport for the ASEAN Summit

They will exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual concern, including those relating to peace, stability and maritime security in the East Sea.

In the afternoon, ASEAN leaders will participate in ASEAN+ meetings with Japan, the Republic of Korea, China, the US and other partners.

(Source: VOV)