Laos Reaffirms Support for Regional Security at ASEAN Defence Meeting
Laos reaffirmed its commitment to regional peace and defence cooperation at the 20th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in the Philippines. The meeting adopted new initiatives, including guidance on the organization of ADMM and ADMM-Plus meetings, jointly drafted by Laos and Malaysia.
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