Laos raises ASEAN flag to mark bloc’s founding anniversary
The Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 6 held an ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony to mark the 52nd founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
The Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 6 held an ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony to mark the 52nd founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – The Lao Ministry ofForeign Affairs on August 6 held an ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony to mark the 52nd founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Addressing the ceremony, Lao Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith highlightedachievements recorded by the ten-member group over the past 52 years,especially the establishment of the ASEAN Community in 2015.
He also briefed participants on the successes of the 52nd ASEANForeign Ministers’ Meeting that took place in Bangkok, Thailand, from July 29to August 3.
Since becoming an ASEAN member 22 years ago, Laos has actively participated in thegrouping’s activities, helping to raise its role in the region and the world atlarge, he said.
The minister took the occasion to thank other ASEAN member countries as well aspartner and dialogue countries for their support to Laos in realising itsmembership commitments over the past 22 years, bringing practical benefits toLaotians.
Founded on August 8, 1967, the ASEANgroups 10 member countries, namely Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia,Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.-VNA
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The Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 6 held an ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony to mark the 52nd founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). (Photo: VNA) 
