The National Agency for Disaster Countermeasures (BNPB) discussed offers of operational assistance and technology cooperation from the Malaysian government to support handling of forest and land fires.
Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir said Indonesia and Singapore have agreed to form a task force to strengthen joint efforts to handle forest and land fires and their impacts.
The Monsoon Wind Power Project located in southern Laos — the largest in Southeast Asia — is projected to contribute nearly US$200 million (RM818 million) over 25 years and support local communities.
Laos and South Korea are strengthening cooperation to improve product quality, promote technology transfer and enhance farmers' and agricultural cooperatives' technical skills.