The 57th AMM and related meetings will be held in the Lao capital Vientiane from 21 to 27 July.

"We have set nine priorities to realize the ASEAN Chairmanship theme, aimed at supporting Laos and the region," Lao News Agency quoted Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Selamxay Komasith as saying on Friday, Xinhua news agency reported. To benefit the national interests of India."

Selumkse highlighted progress in preparations for the 57th AMM, which is expected to adopt the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Statement, noting that the relevant Working Group has made good progress in negotiations on the draft statement.

The meeting will focus on implementing the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 and drafting related strategic plans in this regard.