KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul will lead the Malaysian Parliament delegation to the 13th Asean-AIPA Leaders’ Interface in Vientiane, Laos, from tomorrow until Thursday (October 10).
The Office of the Dewan Rakyat Speaker said the meeting serves as a significant platform for strengthening ties between Asean’s executive and legislative branches through the exchange of views, discussion of regional issues and enhanced cooperation among member states.
Johari is also scheduled to hold an official meeting with the Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly’s (AIPA) President cum the Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane.
The two leaders are expected to discuss various topics concerning bilateral relations between Malaysia and Laos, as well as efforts to bolster Parliamentary cooperation between the two nations.
“Key discussion areas will include strengthening cooperation in legislative and policy development to further solidify diplomatic relations between the two countries.
“In addition, both leaders will exchange views on sustainable development initiatives within Asean, with a focus on cooperation in economics, education, and green technology, besides enhancing the role of parliaments in addressing regional challenges such as climate change, food security and inclusive economic development,” it said in a statement today.
At the executive level, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is also expected to raise issues related to regional stability and economic cooperation during the 44th and 45th Asean Summits and Related Summits in Vientiane, which will take place from tomorrow until Friday (October 11).
— Bernama
