Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia
May 26, 2025

On the sidelines of the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR).

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Lao PDR. The two leaders last met during the President’s attendance at the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits hosted by Lao PDR.

During their meeting, they discussed areas of cooperation that the two nations may explore to further strengthen diplomatic ties.

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