Laos is set to succeed Indonesia as the ASEAN chair for 2024. At the 43rd ASEAN Summit’s closing ceremony in Jakarta, Indonesia, in September, Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, the 2023 chair, formally handed over the position to Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone.
The unresolved crisis in Myanmar remains a persistent internal issue for the bloc. Analysts remain skeptical about Laos’ ability to effectively address the situation, which has been ongoing since the 2021 military coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government.
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