Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivers final statement

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered final statement on the last day of ASEAN Summit alongside Lao Prime Minister. Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia said "Together we achieved a great deal of agreement today, all of it built on our shared understanding that the ASEAN Australia partnership has never been stronger or more important to the peace, stability and prosperity of our region."

Anthony added Australia government is focusing that the partnership between Australia and ASEAN can shape the future of the region. The summit is about strengthening and diversifying the business, trade and education connections which have played a central role in the economic transformation of the region.