Vientian (VNA) - Laos is making last-minute preparations as it looks to take on the post of the Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2016, said Phongsavanh Sisoulath, Director General of the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ ASEAN Department . During his interview granted to Vietnam News Agency correspondents, the Lao official said his country established 13 National Committee sub-committees in charge of various works. These are managed directly by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongloun Sisoulith, and steered by Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong. Laos completed works related to human resources training in English, negotiation experience and skills, translation and interpretation, and document and speech preparation, he stated, adding that other works such as preparing infrastructure facilities and ensuring security were also paid due attention. He affirmed that with his country’s accumulated experiences, and support provided by other … [Read more...] about Bản in : Laos ready for 2016 ASEAN Chairmanship: official
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Bản in : ASEAN Summit to promote regional connections
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung will attend the 27th ASEAN Summit and other related meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 21-22, aiming to contribute to boosting closer links within the bloc. The Vietnamese leader will have separate meetings with leaders of other countries on the sidelines of the event to deepen bilateral relations. During the gathering, leaders from ASEAN member nations will sign documents related to the formation of the ASEAN Community, which is said to be an important turning point, opening a new chapter in the process of development and connection among the group’s member countries. They will focus their discussions on how to step up links, improve operations and external relations thus realising its goals of ensuring peace, security, cooperation and development in the area. A series of related activities will be held in the framework of the summit, including The ASEAN + 3 Summit between ASEAN , Japan , the Republic of Korea ( RoK) and … [Read more...] about Bản in : ASEAN Summit to promote regional connections
Defence Minister to meet ASEAN-US defence heads
HÀ NỘI - Minister of National Defence General Ngô Xuân Lịch will attend an informal meeting of ASEAN-US defence ministers in Hawaii from September 29 to October 1 at the invitation of the US Secretary of Defence. The participation is meant to display Việt Nam's pro-activeness and responsibility in ASEAN's activities. The trip is also aimed at promoting bilateral defence relations through talks and meetings to be held on the sidelines of the meeting, as well as showing support for Laos, the Chair of ASEAN 2016, which coordinates the meeting. - VNS … [Read more...] about Defence Minister to meet ASEAN-US defence heads
Laos launches logo, theme, and website for ASEAN 2016
(VOVworld) - Laos has officially launched the logo, theme and website for its ASEAN Chairmanship 2016. At the launch ceremony on Wednesday, Laos Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongloun Sisoulith, said the logo includes 10 connected circles, representing an eye and joined hands around the ASEAN emblem, symbolizing the bond of the ASEAN Community. The eye represents the ASEAN Community Vision 2025. The joined hands reflect harmony, solidarity, and close partnership as well as the aspiration of the ASEAN members to further strengthen and prosper the ASEAN Community through the implementation of the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 in accordance with the ASEAN 2016 theme. The different colors used in the logo represent the flag colors of the ASEAN countries, showing the diversity of the ASEAN bloc. … [Read more...] about Laos launches logo, theme, and website for ASEAN 2016
ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community’s 15th Meeting opens in Laos
(Cinet) – The Meeting focusesd considering the implementation of master plan of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community until 2025 and relative issues. The 15th Meeting of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) opened in Laos’ Luang Prabang province on June 04. Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Doan Mau Diep led the Vietnamese delegation to the event. Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith stressed that participants will examine crucial documents to submit to ASEAN leaders for approval in the 28th ASEAN Summit, especially the Vientiane Declaration on the Transition from Informal Employment to Formal Employment towards Decent Work Promotion in ASEAN and the Vientiane Declaration on Reinforcing Cultural Heritage Cooperation in ASEAN. Thongloun Sisoulith said cooperation in the cultural-social pillar within ASEAN recorded remarkable achievements, especially successfully implementing the ASCC Master Plan in 2009-2015. He expressed his hope that officials … [Read more...] about ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community’s 15th Meeting opens in Laos