Representing the Lao government, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Thongsavanh Phomvihane on Monday presents a friendship medal to Indonesian Ambassador Grata Endah Werdaningtyas upon the completion of her term of office. Mr Thongsavanh expressed appreciation for the friendly relations and good cooperation between Laos and Indonesia, which have strengthened through cooperation in many fields over the past 69 years since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1957. He thanked the Ambassador for diligently carrying out her duties over the past two years and for her successful efforts to boost ties with Laos.

Representatives of Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company (LXML) on Monday give 100 million kip to Savannakhet province authorities to support the annual "Savan Souksan Hansa" festival, which is an important event in the province. --Photo Laophattana News

Representatives of SP Printing on Tuesday give 26 document compressors worth more than 300 million kip to Xayabouly provincial authorities for use in the province’s administration office, district offices, schools, health centres, and other facilities. --Photo Pathetlao

Staff from the Educational Science Research Institute of the Ministry of Education and Sports and several provinces on Monday attend a meeting on the production of books for children aged 3 and 4. The meeting took place in Keo-oudom district, Vientiane province, from February 23-27. The books are being distributed to 73 villages in four provinces, with more to be provided o 305 villages in 12 provinces and 29 districts. --Photo Vientiane Mai