Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to Laos this week to engage in a series of ASEAN-led ministerial meetings in Vientiane.

The gatherings aim to bolster New Zealand's commitment to the Indo-Pacific region's stability and prosperity.

"ASEAN plays an important role in supporting a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific," Peters said.

"This will be our third visit to Southeast Asia and sixth visit to an ASEAN member state since the start of the year. Through concrete actions, we are demonstrating our steadfast commitment to the region, which is central to New Zealand’s prosperity and security."

Peters will participate in the annual Foreign Ministers' meetings of the East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum, which assemble ASEAN and its key Indo-Pacific partners.

Peters' experience with the summit spans nearly 20 years, having attended the inaugural Foreign Ministers meeting in December 2005 and eight more since.

"With next year marking 50 years since New Zealand became an ASEAN dialogue partner, these meetings present a valuable opportunity to engage our partners on strategic issues facing the wider region and advance practical cooperation in areas such as maritime security, counterterrorism, transnational crime and cyber security," Peters added.

In addition to the formal sessions, Peters is scheduled to hold several bilateral meetings with his counterparts on the margins of the ASEAN-led events.

These discussions underscore New Zealand's dedication to fostering strong relationships with ASEAN countries, reflecting a broader strategy to enhance regional security and economic partnerships.