Laos to Hold Bilateral Talks with South Korean President at ASEAN Summit
Laos is set to hold bilateral meetings with the leaders of Thailand and the Philippines on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit. Discussions are expected to focus on economic cooperation and regional affairs.
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