12 August 2014 - Philippine Embassy officers, staff and family members in Vientiane, Lao PDR led by Charge d' Affaires Analyn Ratonel, participated in the mini-marathon organized by the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 2 to celebrate the 47th ASEAN Founding Anniversary.
The mini-marathon was officially opened at 6:00 a.m. by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Thongloun Sisoulith. In his remarks, Deputy Prime Minister Sisoulith noted that the mini-marathon aims to promote solidarity, happiness and good health.
Taking part in the event were officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other Lao line ministries, Ambassadors of ASEAN member countries, and representatives of Dialogue Partners and International Organizations. The event started from the Patuxay Monument to the Presidential Palace and then back to the Patuxay Monument, a distance of around one kilometer.
A Q&A session about ASEAN followed after the marathon. The event drew more than 500 participants. END