The Twenty-First ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting Plus Three (China, Japan, Korea) (21st AMEM+3) was held on 27 September 2024 in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The Meeting was chaired by H.E. Phosay Sayasone, Minister of Energy and Mines, Lao PDR. The Meeting also welcomed the Minister of Petroleum and Minerals of Timor-Leste as an observer.
The Meeting recognised the urgency of strengthening regional energy connectivity and building resilience in the face of evolving global challenges. The Meeting appreciated Lao PDR’s chairmanship in strengthening regional collaboration, enhancing the collective capacity to respond to emerging challenges, and ensuring the region remains proactive in securing a sustainable and stable energy future. The Meeting also expressed appreciation for the vision and direction provided by Lao PDR in advancing these critical priorities.
