Vientiane: On September 14, 2026, Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR and President of the 3rd Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM), hosted high-level foreign deleg…
International Delegations Forge Ahead at CCM Review Conference in Vientiane
Vientiane: International delegations gathered at the National Convention Hall on September 15, 2026, to continue robust discussions and deliver statements during the 3rd Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM).
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Timor-Leste Joins Convention on Cluster Munitions at Vientiane Conference
Vientiane: In a major milestone for global disarmament and international humanitarian law, the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste officially signed the declaration of accession to the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) on September 15, 2026.
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Laos and Russia Finalize Draft Treaty for Citizen Protection
Vientiane: Delegations from the Lao PDR and the Russian Federation held bilateral negotiations via video conference on September 15, 2026, reaching a consensus on a draft treaty concerning the mutual protection of citizens of the two countries.
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Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia Examine Strategic Infrastructure Connectivity
Nghe an: The Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS), in collaboration with the Lao National Institute for Economic and Social Sciences and the Royal Academy of Cambodia, conducted an international conference in Nghe An province to explore strategic…
Laos, WCS Sign Agreement to Enhance Wildlife Disease Surveillance
Vientiane: The Department of Livestock and Fisheries and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Lao PDR have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen wildlife disease surveillance and reduce the risk of zoonotic disease transmission i…