26
Oct
Kuala Lumpur (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone of Laos on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpu, where the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties between Canada and Laos. The meeting underscored the growing momentum in bilateral relations, following Canada’s decision earlier this year to upgrade its office in Vientiane to a full-fledged embassy — a move viewed as a major step in deepening diplomatic engagement with Southeast Asia. Expanding Economic and Strategic Cooperation Both leaders discussed opportunities to expand collaboration in key sectors…