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On October 14, 2024, Sanya Praseuth, Chairman of the Lao National Assembly’s Commission on Foreign Affairs, held a press conference to update domestic and international media on the country's preparations for the 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA).
(KPL) On October 14, 2024, Sanya Praseuth, Chairman of the Lao National Assembly’s Commission on Foreign Affairs, held a press conference to update domestic and international media on the country's preparations for the 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA).
The assembly is scheduled to take place in Vientiane from October 17 to 23, 2024, under the theme "The Role of Parliaments in Enhancing Connectivity and Inclusive Growth of ASEAN."
Over 500 representatives from AIPA member countries, AIPA observer countries, AIPA development partners, the ASEAN Secretary-General, the AIPA Secretary-General, and officials from the host country, Laos, are expected to attend the assembly.
According to Praseuth, the AIPA General Assembly will feature 12 major meetings covering political, economic, and social topics. These include sessions of the AIPA Executive Committee, the Committee on Political Matters, the Committee on Economic Matters, the Committee on Social Matters, the Committee of Women Parliamentarians of AIPA, and the Young Parliamentarians of AIPA. Additionally, there will be meetings between the AIPA Secretary-General and the ASEAN Secretary-General, and a special session for Women Parliamentarians of AIPA.
The assembly aims to deliberate and adopt 38 resolutions, including four on political matters, eight on economic issues, five on social matters, and two on women’s affairs. These resolutions will focus on enhancing regional connectivity, promoting inclusive development, narrowing development disparities within ASEAN, and fostering cooperation between ASEAN and other regions.
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