25 May 2016

News Story: Southeast Asian ministers touch down in Laos for defense meet

VIENTIANE, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Regional approaches to natural and man-made disasters, climate change, trafficking, terrorism and other security challenges are among issues expected to be considered as ministers of 10 Southeast Asian nations gathered here on Tuesday.

Bilateral meetings between representatives of member states were held in the Lao capital ahead of commencement of 10th ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting (ADMM) on Wednesday.

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