Representatives of Best Telecom Company Limited on Monday give 12 billion kip to the Ministry of National Defence to mark the 77th anniversary of Lao Army Day on January 20, witnessed by the Minister of National Defence, Lieutenant General Khamlieng Outhakasone, and other officials from the two sides.               --Lao People's Army News

Representatives of Lao Telecommunication Public Company on Monday give 177 million kip to the Ministry of National Defence to celebrate the 77th anniversary of Lao Army Day.                                                                                                  --Photo Pathetlao

Members of the Party Central Committee’s Propaganda and Training Committee gather for a group photo during a seminar on Tuesday to review ways to strengthen propaganda and training as the Party’s voice ahead of key national political events.

The Ambassador of India to Laos, Mr Yogeshwar Sangwan, and Ms Indu Chahar host a ‘Goodbye 2025 and Welcome 2026’ event at the Embassy of India. The event was attended by more than 100 guests including Lao government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, Indian community and friends of India, who enjoyed an evening filled with fun, food and music. The Ambassador wished everyone a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2026. Mr Yogeshwar said India and Laos share historic ties rooted in culture and people-to-people links, and that diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1956. He added that India and Laos will celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2026 and that the Embassy would organise more events to further strengthen the bond between India and Laos.