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ASEAN leaders, ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly highlight promoting regional connectivity

ASEAN leaders, ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly highlight promoting regional connectivity

Vietnam, Oct 10 (UNI) Leaders from the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) met to discuss several key issues aimed at strengthening connectivity and resilience within the ASEAN community.

During the meeting on Wednesday, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone outlined current developments within ASEAN, highlighting the progress in implementing the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 and the fulfillment of the ASEAN Priorities for 2024 under Laos' ASEAN chairmanship.

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