Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, member of the Russian-Lao Friendship Society Mr Sokolin Vladimir, and other senior officials from the two countries pay a visit to the Prime Minister’s Office during a working visit by members of the Society to strengthen cooperation, unity, friendship and cooperation between Laos and Russia. --Photo Pasaxon

(From left) Minister of Labour and Social Welfare Mr Phosay Sayasone; Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Laos, Oya Yasar; and Lao Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Maythong Thammavongsa attend a ceremony to mark the 102nd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye. The event took place in Vientiane on October 29. Ambassador Yazar hailed the occasion as a “day of pride, reflection and gratitude”, commemorating the founding of the Republic in 1923 under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. She underscored Türkiye’s role as a “stabilising force” pursuing a principled, humanitarian and proactive foreign policy that places “peace over conflict, dialogue over confrontation”. The Ambassador noted that relations with the Lao PDR, established in 1958, have gained “strong momentum” through recent high-level visits. She highlighted Türkiye’s commitment to supporting Laos’ development, including 27 development projects in the fields of agriculture, health and education. Ambassador Yazar expressed hope for enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, energy and infrastructure, and a sincere wish to see the Lao flag flying in Ankara with the opening of a Lao Embassy soon.

The Steering Committee of the Population and Housing Survey in Lakhonpheng district, Salavan province, on Tuesday guides  surveyors and inspectors in field tests after completion of a short training course on the implementation of the survey. --Photo Pathetlao

A troupe from the Ministry of Public Security on Wednesday rehearses a boat racing festival parade which they will perform at the opening and closing ceremonies of the 12th National Games taking place in Vientiane in November.       --Photo Vientiane Mai

ASEAN media personnel visit the Yuelu Academy at Hunan University on October 28 as part of the 2025 Overseas Media Tour in Changsha city, Hunan province, China. The Yuelu Academy is one of the four most prestigious ancient academies in China. It is significant because it is the only one of the ancient Chinese academies of classical learning to have evolved into a modern institution of higher learning.