READING D Read the website article. Write ONE suitable word in each numbered space. Vietnam is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the country has played an important role in the organization's development and progress. The country is one of the (25) in area in southeast Asia - fourth in size after Indonesia, Myanmar, and Thailand - and one of the largest in terms of population - third after Indonesia and the Philippines. It has (26) a very important player in the region and has contributed to the promotion of peace, stable government, and economic cooperation. Vietnam has been active in the ASEAN community and has taken part in many projects. The country supports ASEAN Vision 2025, which aims to create a better ASEAN community that is focused on people and on the responsible behavior of countries. Vietnam was a key member in the founding of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), (27) has the aim of bringing together the economies of the member states and promoting economic growth. Vietnam (28) played an important role in ASEAN's relations with other countries and trade groups around the world, especially China, Japan, South Korea, the United States. India, and the European Union. Vietnam has also been a strong supporter (29). regional security. The country has supported ASEAN's efforts to promote peaceful solutions to problems and has been active in advancing the ASEAN-China Code of Conduct in this area.
