11 October 2024
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2024-10-11 10:47
World leaders and top diplomats, including from the US and Russia, attended the ASEAN gala dinner on Thursday night hosted by Laos' Prime Minister SonexaySiphandone in the capital Vientiane.
Siphandone proposed a toast "to peace, stability, and sustainable development in the region" before guests enjoyed a cultural dance performance. The summit marked a rare occasion when the United States and Russia, both represented by their top diplomats, will sit together in the same room.