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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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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Deputy PM and FM Welcomes International Delegations for 3rd CCM Review Conference
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…
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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Third Review Conference on Cluster Munitions Opens in Vientiane
Vientiane: The Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions officially commenced at the National Convention Centre, hosted by the Government of the Lao PDR. The event is themed “Accelerating Progress Towards a World Free from the Thr…
Healing Wounds of War Requires Shared Humanitarian Responsibility: PM
Vientiane: In his opening remarks at the 3rd Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM), Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone emphasized that healing the wounds of war requires shared humanitarian responsibility rather than individual…