Leaders across ASEAN member states gathered in Ha Noi on June 8 for the ASEAN Cities Leader Conference 2026 held under the theme 'Driving the future through smart, sustainable and connected cities” as part of the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum hosted by Viet Nam.

Beginning his official visit to Viet Nam and participation in the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone laid wreaths at the Monument to Heroic Martyrs and at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Ha Noi, on the afternoon of June 7, 2026.

Prime Minister of Laos Sonexay Siphandone will pay an official visit to Viet Nam and attend the third ASEAN Future Forum from June 7 - 9, according to a communique issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão will pay an official visit to Viet Nam and attend the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum from June 7 – 10.