Laos Engages Myanmar Leader Amid Shifting Regional Diplomacy
Laos' engagement with Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing follows a broader trend of ASEAN member states interacting with the junta leader, raising questions about regional bloc unity and the Five-Point Consensus. Laos is the fifth ASEAN nation to host Min Aung Hlaing, after visits to Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia.
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