President Thongloun Sisoulith, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, and current and past National Assembly members on Monday stand for the national anthem at the opening of the 9th ordinary session of the 9th legislature of the National Assembly, which is taking place from June 9-26.

President of the National Assembly, Dr Xaysomphone Phomvihane, and Vice Presidents of the legislative body stand while the national anthem is played.

A National Assembly member for Xieng Khuang province shares his views in response to the government’s report on social and economic development planning and the budget.

A National Assembly for Savannakhet province raises questions about the improvement of electricity supply, inflation, and other issues on the first day of the current sitting of the legislative body.

Female government officials from four districts in Vientiane and other places last week receive certificates at the weaving centre in Phonmy village, Phonhong district, after completing a training course titled “Improvement skill of weaving (Naga pattern) for artisans in Vientiane province”.    --Photo Pathetlao