National Assembly President Dr Xaysomphone Phomvihane and Vice Presidents stand for the national anthem.

President Thongloun Sisoulith, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, and current and past National Assembly members stand for the national anthem at the opening on Monday of the 1st Extraordinary Session of the 10th National Assembly. The session runs from July 6 to 10.

A National Assembly member for Bokeo province delivers a report on public security operations in the province.

A taskforce set up in Samakkhixay district, Attapeu province, disposes of illegal fishing gear confiscated by the district agriculture and environment office following the arrest of fishermen found using banned equipment.                                       --Photo Pathetlao