Malaysia to assist Laos in preparing for Asean chairmanship

Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith (right) greets Malaysia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Zambry Abdul Kadir. -VT

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): The governments of Laos and Malaysia have discussed Laos’ preparations to assume the chairmanship of Asean and launch the Visit Laos Year tourism programme in 2024.

Malaysia will assist Laos in becoming the Asean chair next year, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.