Vietnam takes baton from Seoul for 2028 gathering of Asia, Oceanian parties

What happened: Vietnam will host the next ICAPP General Assembly in 2028, taking over from Seoul, where the 13th assembly closed with the unanimous adoption of the Seoul Declaration. Key numbers: 83 political parties from 36 countries attended. It was Seoul's first time hosting in 20 years, since the fourth General Assembly in 2006. Why it matters: The declaration addresses geopolitical tensions, declining trust in democratic governance, AI and the climate crisis. Chung Eui-yong said its significance lies in parties looking beyond differences to find common ground.

Vietnam will host the next ICAPP General Assembly in 2028, taking over from Seoul, where the 13th assembly closed with the unanimous adoption of the Seoul Declaration.

The declaration addresses geopolitical tensions, declining trust in democratic governance, AI and the climate crisis. Chung Eui-yong said its significance lies in parties looking beyond differences to find common ground.