1. We, the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), gathered in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), on 9 October 2024, for the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits under the Chairmanship of the Lao PDR. The Summits were chaired by H.E. Mr. Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of the Lao PDR, and convened in accordance with the ASEAN Charter.
2. We reaffirmed our support for Lao PDR’s ASEAN Chairmanship under the theme ASEAN: Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience, which focuses on enhancing connectivity through integrating economies, forging an inclusive and sustainable future, and transforming for the digital era, and strengthening resilience by supporting the development of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and its Strategic Plans, strengthening ASEAN Centrality, promoting environmental cooperation, addressing issues related to women and children, and bolstering health systems. We emphasised the importance of these efforts in building a more connected and resilient ASEAN Community that is prepared to seize future opportunities and to overcome challenges. We underscored the significance of maintaining and promoting cooperation and collaboration within ASEAN and with external partners to achieve these objectives

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