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ASEAN Summit in Laos Spurs Regional Development

The recently concluded 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits in Vientiane, Laos, marked a significant milestone for the Southeast Asian bloc. With key discussions on regional cooperation, connectivity, and sustainability, the event emphasized ASEAN’s shared commitment to navigating an increasingly volatile global landscape.

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a new leadership training program for senior Laotian officials. It will launch next year as part of the Singapore Cooperation Programme (SCP). It aims to share Singapore’s development experiences and strengthen collaboration. Wong highlighted the shared focus on human capital development and regional resilience between Laos and Singapore. He also noted progress in energy cooperation, citing the Lao PDR-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project as a key initiative promoting energy connectivity and resilience. The broader goal is building an ASEAN power grid to enhance energy security and accelerate green transition. Additionally, Singapore and Laos are finalizing a carbon credits agreement to boost green investments and help meet Singapore’s climate targets.

Lao PM addresses ASEAN summit and key development

During the summit, Laos’ Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone reaffirmed his country’s commitment to political and economic collaboration with Singapore. He emphasized clean energy, education, and human resource development as critical areas of partnership. Laos also thanked Singapore for its support during the country’s ASEAN chairmanship and humanitarian aid following recent floods.

Furthermore, he stressed that the regions future actions would focus on creating long-term, enduring solutions that leave no one behind. The upcoming ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) + China Summit in 2025 aims to broaden the region’s economic partnerships, reflecting ASEAN’s vision for stability and growth.

As the summit concluded, ASEAN members reaffirmed their commitment to regional unity and sustainable development. Notably, 56 documents were adopted under Laos’ chairmanship, marking continued progress on the 2045 ASEAN Vision.

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