Laos highlights ASEAN centrality, rail projects and port access in UNGA address
September 26, 2026 | United Nations, International
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Addressing the General Assembly, Tong Sawan Pompeia reaffirmed Laos' support for ASEAN centrality and described national infrastructure efforts to integrate the country regionally.
Pompeia said ASEAN-led mechanisms foster trust and practical cooperation and noted that the year marks the start of implementing ASEAN Community Vision 2045. He outlined Laos' aim to transform from a landlocked to a "land linked" gateway through projects including the Lao-China Railway, the Laos-Vietnam Railway Project, expanded transit corridors and access to the sea via Bun An International Port.
The minister framed these projects as central to regional trade and connectivity but gave no new bilateral financing or project timelines in the speech.
Pompeia said ASEAN-led mechanisms foster trust and practical cooperation and noted that the year marks the start of implementing ASEAN Community Vision 2045. He outlined Laos' aim to transform from a landlocked to a "land linked" gateway through projects including the Lao-China Railway, the Laos-Vietnam Railway Project, expanded transit corridors and access to the sea via Bun An International Port.
The minister framed these projects as central to regional trade and connectivity but gave no new bilateral financing or project timelines in the speech.
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