Asean brings tangible benefits to Laos as regional bloc turns 56

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), which was established 56 years ago, has brought tangible benefits to Laos after the country joined the regional bloc 26 years back, a top Lao diplomat has said.

Delivering a commemorative message to mark the anniversary of the establishment of the 10-member bloc and Laos’ accession to the group, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Saleumxay Kommasith (pic), said the country has benefited from joining Asean.