Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Phanthavong Meets UK Ambassadors, Discusses Strengthening ASEAN-UK People-to-People Ties

H.E. Ekkaphab Phanthavong, Deputy Secretary General for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community, held a productive meeting with H.E. Mel Barlow, UK Ambassador to the Lao PDR, and H.E. Sarah Tiffin, UK Ambassador to ASEAN on 6 June 2024. The discussion centered on fostering stronger people-to-people connections between ASEAN and the United Kingdom. Areas of potential collaboration explored included cultural exchange, public health initiatives, and environmental cooperation. Additionally, the meeting provided an opportunity to acquaint the Ambassadors with the priorities of Lao PDR during its current Chairmanpersonship of ASEAN.