Indonesia, Laos Eye Strategic Partnership as Deputy FM Anis Matta Visits Vientiane
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- Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Anis Matta held a bilateral meeting with Laos Deputy Foreign Minister Anouparb Vongnorkeo in Vientiane to upgrade the two nations’ ties to a strategic partnership.
- The meeting serves as a preliminary step to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Indonesia-Laos diplomatic relations in 2027 by establishing major economic milestones.
- Both diplomats highlighted a shared commitment to ASEAN stability, with a particular focus on enhancing cooperation in the agriculture and food security sectors.
VIENTIANE – Indonesian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Anis Matta embarked on a working visit to the Laotian capital of Vientiane on Monday (April 20, 2026). During the trip, Anis held a bilateral meeting with the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anouparb Vongnorkeo, aimed at strengthening and elevating the two countries’ ties into a comprehensive strategic partnership.
The diplomatic engagement was shared directly by Anis through his official Instagram account. He emphasized that the meeting serves as a crucial stepping stone ahead of a historic milestone for both nations.
“In 2027, we will celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two countries. This invaluable moment deserves to be commemorated with a strategic economic cooperation milestone,” Anis stated in his post.
Furthermore, the two senior diplomats exchanged views on their shared vision for Southeast Asia. Indonesia and Laos reaffirmed their mutual interest in preserving ASEAN’s integrity, ensuring the region remains stable while continuing to serve as an anchor for global economic growth.
In exploring economic opportunities, the agriculture and food security sectors took center stage. Anis noted that both Indonesia and Laos possess immense potential and complementary interests in these crucial fields.
“Economic circulation within these two sectors will trigger growth in derivative industries, which in turn will bring tangible benefits and prosperity to both nations,” he added.
Reaffirming his commitment to actualizing these strategic ideas, Anis assured that the initial meeting would not end merely as a boardroom discussion. Moving forward, technical teams representing both countries are scheduled to follow up on the highlighted points, translating them into concrete and actionable frameworks for future cooperation.
