Vientiane, Lao PDR
October 10, 2024

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos, along with fellow Leaders of the regional bloc and their spouses, were welcomed by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Madame Vandara Siphandone during a Gala Dinner for the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits and Related Summits at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) on October 10, 2024.

The ASEAN Leaders and other guests were treated to a night of colorful traditional cultural performances, featuring Laos’ top artists and local talents.

With the theme ‘Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience,’ which aligns with Laos’ commitment to building a more connected and resilient ASEAN, the Leaders engaged in back-to-back Summits to address regional and geopolitical challenges impacting the Indo-Pacific region.

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