Laos’ President Thongloun Sisoulith reiterated his commitment to enhancing relations with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in a message of greetings.
Laos Launches ‘Gov-X’ App for Streamlined Access to Government Services
The Lao Digital Government Center introduced Gov-X, a comprehensive application providing users with information and diverse government services, on 2 November.
Cuban Supreme Court President Strengthens Judicial Ties in Laos

In a diplomatic mission aimed at bolstering judicial collaboration, the president of the Cuban People’s Supreme Court, Rubén Remigio Ferro, engaged in a robust agenda during his four-day visit to Laos from November 15 to 18.
Russia to Develop Military Relations with Laos
At a sideline meeting during the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus, Russia’s Defense Minister, Alexander Fomin, expressed Russia’s commitment to enhancing military and military-technical cooperation with Laos, setting the stage for enhanced collaboration in the defense arena.
ASEAN Defense Chiefs Call for Immediate Truce, Aid Corridor in Israel-Hamas War

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Southeast Asian defense ministers expressed “profound concern” on Thursday, 16 November over the loss of civilian lives in the Israel-Hamas war and called for an immediate truce and the creation of a humanitarian corridor to deliver aid.
Laos Records Seventh Consecutive Month of Trade Deficit
Despite all the effort the Lao government is putting forth, the country continues to record a trade deficit for the seventh month in a row, the eighth month of the year.
Biden, Xi Met for Hours, Agreed to ‘Pick up the Phone’ for Any Urgent Concerns: ‘That’s Progress’

WOODSIDE, Calif. (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping emerged Wednesday from their first face-to-face meeting in a year vowing to stabilize their fraught relationship and showcasing modest agreements to combat illegal fentanyl and re-establish military communications. However, there were still deep differences in economic competition and global security threats.
Tree Planting Ceremony Commemorates Laos, France 70 Years of Friendship

In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the diplomatic friendship between Laos and France, officials from both countries gathered on the morning of 16 November at Chao Anouvong Park in Vientiane Capital for a tree-planting ceremony.