Former Governor of Sekong province, Mr Leklai Sivilay (left) on Tuesday receives a certificate appointing him as Minister of Public Works and Transport. He replaces Mr Ngampasong Muongmany (right), who now becomes Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Deputy Minister of Public Works and Transport. The ceremony was witnessed by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and other senior officials.--Photo LNTV3 HD

Head of the Party Central Commmittee’s Propaganda and Training Board, Mr Khamphanh Pheuyavong, and Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mrs Suanesavanh Vignaket exchanged documents to transfer the information and media affairs to be under the supervision of the Propaganda and Training Board.

Newly appointed Minister of Health Mrs Baykham Khattiya on Tuesday welcomes UNICEF Representative Mr Bilal Durrani, reaffirming their joint commitment to a healthier future for children and families. Their discussions highlighted a shared resolve to provide life-saving vaccines, good nutrition, and clean water for families across Laos, even in the most remote communities.

Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Youth Union, Mr Monexay Laomoaxong, Union members and representatives from the provinces on Tuesday attend a meeting of the Young Businessmen’s Association of Laos.

Government officials and representatives of international organisations and donor countries meet at the Souphattra Hotel in Vientiane on Tuesday for a UXO Project Board Meeting, chaired by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Anouparb Vongnorkeo and UNDP Resident Representative, Ms Martine Therer.