Minister of National Defence Lieutenant General Khamlieng Outhakaisone, Chinese Ambassador to Laos Ms Fang Hong and other senior officials from the two sides on Sunday attend a ceremony to hand over a recently-constructed battalion camp in Phongsaly province. Construction of the camp was supported by the Party, Government and Chinese People's Liberation Army.                                 --Photo Lao People's Army News

Mr Khamphone Vongsanty (left) on January 7 is welcomed by the President of the Republic of Albania, Mr Bajram Begaj, at the Presidential Office in Tirana, when Mr Khamphone presented his diplomatic credentials assigning him as the new Ambassador of the Lao PDR to Albania. The two countries established diplomatic relations in 1975 and enjoy mutual support in the regional and international arenas, as well as in the fields of tourism and agriculture.                                                      --Photo Lao Embassy to Albania

The Phieng district education and sports office in Xayabouly province last week gives 16 bicycles worth 13 million kip to 16 primary schools in the district. The bikes were funded by a Chinese foundation that seeks to improve conditions at schools in rural areas. --Photo Pasaxon

Electricité du Laos (EDL), the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and the Vientiane Department of Education and Sports announce the “Run Together, Save Power”, to mark the success of the recent National Party Congress and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ministry and the 65th anniversary of EDL. The event will be used to raise awareness of the importance of energy conservation and efficient electricity use, while promoting a healthy lifestyle through running and physical exercise. The run will take place on February 12, starting at 5am.