Vientiane: Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone paid a courtesy visit to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the 35th Anniversary ASEAN-Russia Relations Summit, held from 17-19 June 2026 in Kazan. During the meeting, the two leaders …
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Laos, Russia Deepen Agricultural Partnership with Focus on Technology and Food Security
Laos: Laos and Russia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in agriculture and environmental management, paving the way for expanded technology transfer, investment, and trade aimed at boosting sustainable development and food security in both countri…
Laos Welcomes Iran-U.S. Memorandum of Understanding to Promote Middle East Peace
Vientiane: The Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 17 welcomed the Memorandum of Understanding reached between Iran and the United States on June 15, describing it as a positive step toward ending conflict and promoting peace in the Middle East. I…
Laos and Japan Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
Tokyo: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone held talks with Japanese Prime Minister, Ms. Sanae Takaichi during his participation in the 31st International Conference on the Future of Asia, held under the theme ‘Working Together for a More Resilient and P…
Laos Ramps Up Preparations for Cluster Munitions Conference as 2026 Review Nears
Vientiane: The inaugural meeting of the National Steering Committee and its sub-committees was held on May 25, 2026. The session was chaired by Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, in his ca…
National Assembly Conducts Workshop on Justice Request Database Management
Vientiane: The National Assembly Standing Committee recently conducted a training workshop focused on the justice request management database in Keo Oudom District. The workshop, held on May 23-24, was led by Thoummaly Vongphachan, who is both a Membe…