VIENTIANE, Oct 7 — Malaysia will focus on strengthening economic cooperation in Asean and enhancing regional trade and investment at the 44th and 45th Asean Summit and Related Summits that will begin tomorrow in Laos.
Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, who arrived in Vientiane yesterday night, said Malaysia will also prioritise finding solutions to regional challenges.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he said that both he and his team from the ministry’s team had held a pre-council meeting to ensure all key agendas were smoothly aligned.
The summit will be held at the National Convention Centre in the Laotian capital from October 8 to October 11.
Over 2,000 delegates are expected to attend the summit, including heads of state and government from Asean member countries, dialogue partners, and external partners, as well as representatives from regional and international organisations.
The Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting will officially kick off the summit on October 8, followed by the opening ceremony of the 44th and 45th Asean Summits and Related Summits on October 9.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to deliver Malaysia's statement during the summit.
On October 11, Laos will officially hand over the Asean chairmanship to Malaysia.
— Bernama
