Vientiane Hosts ASEAN Capitals and Mayors Forum
Focusing on Connectivity and Resilience
Vientiane is hosting the Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals 2024 (MGMAC 2024) and the ASEAN Mayors Forum 2024 (AMF 2024) from September 18-19. Leaders from ASEAN cities are gathering to discuss themes of "Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience for Sustainable Development of ASEAN Cities."
The forum aims to address key urban challenges like climate resilience, smart city technologies, and sustainable economic growth. Discussions are expected to lead to the adoption of the Vientiane Declaration. Governor of Vientiane, Athsaphangthong Siphandone, expressed optimism about the forum's outcomes. Supported by United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC), the event aligns with ASEAN’s post-2025 vision for regional collaboration and innovation.
The forum aims to address key urban challenges like climate resilience, smart city technologies, and sustainable economic growth. Discussions are expected to lead to the adoption of the Vientiane Declaration. Governor of Vientiane, Athsaphangthong Siphandone, expressed optimism about the forum's outcomes. Supported by United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC), the event aligns with ASEAN’s post-2025 vision for regional collaboration and innovation.
