International Cooperation

Myanmar’s Leader Wraps First ASEAN Visit in Laos, Signs Mekong Dam Study

Myanmar's recently elected President, Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power in the 2021 military coup before being elected earlier this year, wrapped up his first visit to an ASEAN member state, departing Laos on 5 July The visit produced agreements on tourism cooperation and a sister-city partnership between two capital...

Laos, South Korea Sign USD 1.1 Million in Agriculture Deals

Laos and South Korea have sealed two new agriculture deals worth more than USD...

Japan Approves USD 2.3 Million Scholarship Grant for Lao Civil Servants

Japan has approved JPY 378 million (USD 2.3 million) in scholarship funding to support...

Laos, China Approve Seven New Development Projects Worth USD 3.31 Million

Laos has secured seven new development projects worth USD3.31 million under the Mekong–Lancang Special...

Russia to Begin Preliminary Studies for Nuclear Power Plant in Laos

Laos and Russia agreed to begin preliminary studies to set up a nuclear power...

Japan Supports Laos through Covid-19 Pandemic

The Japanese government has continued to expand its support for Laos during this unprecedented period of uncertainty. The Covid-19 pandemic has been difficult for countries...

Laos and Brazil to Raise Cattle for Export to China

Laos and Brazil have signed an agreement that will see the two countries cooperate on cattle farming and other agricultural projects. The agreement comes as...

Saudi Foreign Minister Visits Laos

His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has paid an official visit to...

Laos UN Ambassador Makes Call for Peace at General Assembly

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Lao PDR to the United Nations, Mr. Anouparb Vongnorkeo delivered a speech at the 11th Emergency Special Session...

ASEAN Foreign Ministers Issue Statement on Ukraine Situation

ASEAN foreign ministers have issued a joint statement on the situation in Ukraine, calling for restraint and dialogue, as well as respect for sovereignty. The...

Australian Foreign Minister Visits Laos Amid Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic Tour

Australia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women, Ms. Marise Payne, made an official visit to Laos this week. The Australian foreign minister and...