The recently appointed Ambassador of Mongolia to Laos, Mr Battur Davaakhuu (left), on Friday presents his credentials to President Thongloun Sisoulith at the Presidential Palace. Laos and Mongolia established diplomatic relations in 1962.

The incoming Ambassador of New Zealand to Laos, Ms Raylene Siale Tagaloa Liufalani, presents her credentials to President Thongloun Sisoulith at the Presidential Palace. She is based in Bangkok, Thailand. Laos and New Zealand established diplomatic relations in 1963.

Newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Niger to Laos, Mr Garba Seyni, presents his credentials to President Thongloun Sisoulith at the Presidential Palace. He is based in Beijing, China. Laos and the Republic of Niger established diplomatic relations in 2006. Welcoming each of the ambassadors, President Thongloun said he was confident they would continue to strengthen friendship and close cooperation between Laos and their home countries, so that relations are raised to new heights in the future. 

Delegates from ASEAN member states and the Republic of Korea attend the 7th meeting of the ASEAN-ROK Joint Science, Technology and Innovation Committee in Vientiane on June 24. The meeting serves to advance implementation of the ASEAN-ROK Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Work Plan for 2025-2027.

Delegates from ASEAN member states and Japan gather in Vientiane for the 15th meeting of the ASEAN-Japan Cooperation Committee on Science and Technology on June 24. ASEAN Japan cooperation has yielded tangible outcomes in research collaboration, human resource development, technology transfer, and innovation partnerships. Last week’s meeting was an opportunity to explore new opportunities and chart future directions that will further strengthen the partnership.

A seven-member delegation from the State Audit Office of Vietnam, led by its President, Auditor General Nguyễn Hữu Nghĩa, makes a two-day official visit to Laos last week for talks with Laos’ State Audit Organisation, led by its President, Mr Viengthavisone Thephachanh. The two sides agreed to deepen cooperation in digital development, capacity building, and professional exchanges in the field of state auditing.