High-ranking leaders and delegates at all levels have exchanged visits, while the two Asean member countries have also extended mutual support in the regional and international arenas.

The ministers briefed each other on their political and security situations, socio-economic development and foreign affairs matters in their respective countries.

Laos and Indonesia are both members of Asean, the 10-member regional bloc which Laos chairs this year.

The ministers discussed ways to deepen and broaden relations and cooperation between Laos and Indonesia, which has the largest economy in Asean.

Both sides agreed to hold the 5th Laos-Indonesia Joint Cooperation Commission meeting in the near future, to be hosted by Indonesia.

The Lao minister said it was essential for the two countries to provide further mutual assistance, and support and broaden their cooperation to contribute to efforts towards achieving the goals set under the three pillars of the Asean Community.

The Asean Community was officially established on December 31, 2015.

The three pillars are the Political-Security Community, the Economic Community, and the Socio-Cultural Community.

The two ministers expressed their satisfaction over the long-standing friendly relations between their two nations and peoples.

Marsudi and her delegation are scheduled to call on Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong today.