PM to attend ASEAN Summit in Manila

Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith will attend the 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila, the Philippines, on November 15-17 and also hold bilateral talks with regional leaders and dialogue partners.
According to an announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Prime Minister will lead a high-level Lao delegation to the summit at the invitation of the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The summit, chaired by the Philippines under the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together”, will be attended by leaders from member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and their dialogue partners.
During his visit, Prime Minister Saleumxay is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with counterparts from several ASEAN member states and dialogue partners.

By Times Reporters
 (Latest Update November 12, 2026)