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Indonesia's Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi attends a press conference after the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in Jakarta on Sept 7, 2023. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP)

Laos symbolically took over the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) from Indonesia this year and will host Asean in 2024 with the promise of building an increasingly connected and resilient Asean, Antara news agency reported. - BERNAMA

The leaders of Asean member countries pose for a family photo at the 26th Asean Plus Three Summit in Jakarta Convention Centre (JCC), today. - BERNAMA

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail were greeted by Indonesian Communications Minister Budi Arie Setiadi during arrival at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in conjunction with the 43rd ASEAN Summit 2023 and Related Summits which will take place from 5 to September 7. Photo by Bernama

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), currently chaired by Indonesia, is stepping up efforts to intensify regional cooperation in promoting the use of local currencies in cross-border transactions. - Photo by AFP

An aerial view taken on August 20, 2023 shows buildings and houses under hazy skies in Jakarta. (Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP)

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir speaking to media representatives after attending the 56th ASEAN Foreign Ministers and Related Meetings in Jakarta which ended yesterday. - Bernama PIX

Anwar arrived in Vientiane today for a two-day official visit to Laos to further strengthen bilateral relations and economic cooperation with the Asean member state. - Facebook

Anwar arrives in Vientiane for two-day official visit - Bernama Pix

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir - BERNAMA