Asean
UNDP
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Statement by 
H.E Dr. Thongloun SISOULITH, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
At the General Debate of the 66 th General Assembly of the United Nations New York , 26 September 2011
Mr. President,
The re-election of H.E Ban Ki-moon as Secretary General of the United Nations is a testimony to his able leadership and great achievements in guiding this universal organization throughout the past 5 years. Once again, I would like to seize this opportunity to express, on behalf of the Lao Government, my sincere congratulations to Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and wish him a greater success in the discharge of his noble duty especially at a time when we continue to overcome multiple crises and numerous challenges.
In this same vein, the Lao PDR is pleased to work closely with all member states of the United Nations during this Sixty Sixth Session of the UNGA under the presidency of H.E Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, a veteran diplomat with extensive experience in international affairs and diplomacy. I also pay tribute to H.E Mr. Joseph Deiss on his success as President of the Sixty Fifth General Assembly. Like other delegations, I would like to welcome South Sudan as the 193 rd member of the United Nations.
The ASEAN Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs the LAO PDR
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Logo Competition for the 35 th Anniversary of the ASEAN-Canada Relationship |  |
General Introduction
This document describes the Official Rules of the 35 th Anniversary of ASEAN-Canada Relations Logo competition. Information on how to submit an entry and related prize is contained in this document.
About the ASEAN-Canada Relationship and the 35 th Anniversary
ASEAN and Canada share a special bond based on common values, mutual respect and friendship. As one of ASEAN’s longest standing Dialogue Partners, dating back to 1977, ASEAN and Canada have forged a strong partnership through collaboration on a wide range of areas of mutual interest, including human rights, trade and investment, counter terrorism and transnational crime, health and pandemic preparedness. Over the past few years, the ASEAN-Canada relationship reached new heights through the Canadian accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia and the adoption of the ASEAN-Canada Plan of Action.Most recently, on July 22, 2011, Foreign Ministers from ASEAN Member States and Canada collectively endorsed the 35 thanniversary theme “35 Years of Partnership and Friendship”. The theme is representative of the positive and fruitful ties that enjoy ASEAN and Canada. The 35 th Anniversary represents a significant milestone that deserves to be celebrated and showcased with the peoples of ASEAN and Canada.