Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono met Laos' Deputy PM and Foreign Affairs Minister to strengthen bilateral partnership ahead of their 70th diplomatic anniversary in 2027, focusing on security, trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges.
Vietnam's Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung conducted multiple bilateral meetings with ASEAN and European officials in Brunei, strengthening strategic partnerships, advancing the 2026-2030 cooperation frameworks with Laos and Thailand, and proposing expanded EU economic and cultural collaboration initiatives.
Thongloun Sisoulith re-elected President of Laos. He was re-elected on March 23.
Indonesia and Laos strengthened bilateral cooperation ahead of their 70th diplomatic anniversary in 2027, with ministers agreeing to expand political, economic, and people-to-people ties while addressing transnational crime and regional security challenges.
Vietnam's Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung conducted bilateral meetings with ASEAN and European officials in Brunei, strengthening strategic partnerships, advancing multilateral cooperation frameworks, and promoting economic ties across multiple sectors and nations.
Indonesia and Laos marked their 70-year diplomatic anniversary by pledging to strengthen bilateral partnerships across politics, economy, and culture, reactivating joint commissions while addressing cross-border security threats and regional stability.
ASEAN and EU foreign ministers convened on April 28 in Brunei to advance negotiations toward a comprehensive free trade agreement and expedite implementation of their pioneering air transport accord, addressing regional conflicts and global supply chain disruptions affecting trade and energy sectors.