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Preparations for Laos’ ASEAN chairmanship in 2024 reviewed

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone chaired a meeting in Vientiane on August 10 on preparations for the country’s 2024 ASEAN Chairmanship.
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Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone at the meeting (Photo: Pasaxon)

Vientiane (VNA) – Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone chaired a meeting in Vientiane onAugust 10 on preparations for the country’s 2024 ASEAN Chairmanship.

During the meeting,Lao officials and relevant ministries reviewed agendas, accommodations, andtransportation for delegates to the ASEAN Summit and related meetings that arescheduled to be held in Laos in 2024.

Laos is set to takeover the ASEAN Chair from Indonesia at an official ceremony slated to takeplace within the framework of the 43rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings heldfrom September 4-7 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Prime MinisterSonexay Siphandone asked ministries and agencies to make more detailed and effectivearrangements to ensure Laos successfully assumes the role of ASEAN Chair by2024.

This will be the third time Laos holds the ASEAN Chair. Laos was previously the Chair of ASEAN in 2004 and in2016./.

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