Australia confirms support for Laos as Asean chair next year


penny

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Australia has reiterated its commitment to support Laos to deliver a successful Asean Chair in 2024, according to the Australian Embassy in Vientiane.

“Australia and Laos’ partnership is based on trust and respect, built on over 70 years of relations... we’re working closely together as Laos prepares to chair Asean in 2024,” Australia’s Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, stated on her facebook page.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Laos , Australia , Asean

Next In Aseanplus News

Western brands under pressure as 'pre-owned' luxury booms in China
Hong Kong renews TV station licences with push for ‘telling good stories’
Oxygen tanks and purifier sales spike as haze crisis hits South-East Asia
Top leaders weigh 'huge benefit', risks of AI for global economy
12 people dead and another 30 injured as truck hits templegoers in India's Madhya Pradesh
IMF chief flags 'optimism', 'worry' after Bangkok annual meetings
Haze triggers highest-level alert in parts of South-East Asia
Vietnam Prime Minister targets 2027 GDP growth of at least 10%
China keeps extending the Shenzhen Apec deadline. Why are US execs so unenthused?
Myanmar rebel fighter says military airstrike kills 11 civilians

Others Also Read