Politburo member and Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, Ms Sisay Leudetmounsone, who is also Head of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Committee; the Governor of Savannakhet province, Mr Bounchom Ubonpaseuth; Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Phoxay Khaykhamphithoune and other officials meet at the Savannakhet province Administration Office after the Prime Minister announced Mr Phoxay’s posting as Deputy Governor of Savannakhet province. --Photo Lao National Radio

Politburo member and Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, Ms Sisay Leudetmounsone, who is also Head of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Committee, and the Governor of Bokeo province Mr Thongchanh Manixay meet at the province’s Administration Office when Ms Sisay announced the transfer of the Head of the Kaysone Phomvihane National Defence Academy under the Ministry of National Defence, Brigadier General Penkham Boutchanpheng, to the post of Deputy Governor of Bokeo province. Meanwhile, the former Deputy Governor of Bokeo province Major General Saichai Kommasith will take up a new post at the Ministry of National Defence.    --Photo Pathetlao

Colleagues from Australia’s Murray-Darling Basin Authority last week meet with members of the Mekong River Commission to explore opportunities for further cooperation between the river basin organisations. The teams discussed ways to strengthen technical capacity to understand and manage drought under a long-term MOU. This collaboration reflects Australia’s commitment to sustainable water management in the Mekong region. By sharing knowledge and working together, this can enhance regional resilience and deliver lasting benefits for communities, economies, and the environment. --Photo Australia in Laos

Vilabouly district authorities in Savannakhet province and business representatives deliver blankets, clothing and other household supplies to families living in five remote villages. --Photo Lao National Radio