Malaysia commends Laos for successful Asean 2024 chairmanship

Datuk Sari Mohamed Khaled Nordin, the country’s defense minister, expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Laosi government for successfully leading Asean this time.

General Chansamone Chanyalath, the deputy prime minister of Laos and general Chansamone Chanyalath, met with Mohamed Khaled on Wednesday ( Nov. 20 ) for a meeting at the Asean Defence Ministers ‘ Meeting ( ADMM), which praised Laos ‘ efforts to advance Asean, particularly in promoting regional defense cooperation.

” Under Laos ‘ advice, Asean has made significant progress in enhancing military engagement, elevating the army plan to new amounts.

Malaysia anticipates Laos ‘ ongoing support as we prepare to appoint an Asean head in 2025, Shah said in a Twitter post.

In the same conference, Khaled likewise had informal meetings with the United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin. He emphasized the importance of the US playing a discourse role in promoting stability and security in Southeast Asia.

The US has fully acknowledge Asean’s strategy for addressing local security issues and the importance of putting Asean’s position at the center of local security frameworks at its disposal.

Khaled and his team made their way to Laos on Tuesday ( Nov 19 ), where Malaysia also suggested expanding Asean’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief ( HADR) mission.

All ASEAN part state would gain from a more efficient and coordinated response to local disasters. – Bernama