Laos and Philippines agree to have cooperation in health, education and trade

Philippines President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Laos Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone talk during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) Summit held in Labuan Bajo on May 10, 2023. - AFP

VIENTIANE/MANILA, Philippines (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN): The Philippines and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) have vowed to work closely together to strengthen cooperation in various fields, including health, education, trade, and people-to-people exchange agreements, Malacañang announced this week.

According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and newly-appointed Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphadone have both agreed to work with the leaders of the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) toward the collective benefit of the regional bloc.