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PH, Laos reaffirm Asean centrality

THE Philippines and Laos, through their respective foreign ministers, have reaffirmed Asean's (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) centrality in addressing various issues and challenges that it faces.

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Laos Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith made the commitment during the 2nd Philippines-Laos Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) held from August 3 to 4 in Vientiane.