The President of the National Assembly, Mr Xaysomphone Phomvihane, and his officials on Wednesday delivered relief materials and equipment to residents of Phonsomboun village in Sikhottabong district, Vientiane, who were affected by a natural disaster. --Photo Pasaxon

The Chairman of the Vientiane Administration Committee, Mr Sililatthongsith Thongpheng, and other officials on Wednesday welcomed the head of the apostolic church in Southeast Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy, and his delegation and the two sides he held discussions on cooperation in culture and the humanities between Russia and Laos, and the construction of the Russian Orthodox Church in Vientiane. --Photo VientianeMai

The Japanese Ambassador to Laos, Mr Koizumi Tsutomu, and other officials on Tuesday welcomed seven Japanese volunteers who will help in development work in Vientiane and the three provinces of Luang Prabang, Xiengkhouang and Savannakhet. --Photo Pathetlao

Attapeu province’s Red Cross’s officials organised a basic nursing training course on Thursday for teachers and students of Thitphaneth secondary school to strengthen their understanding of the importance of nursing and providing first aid to victims of physical and mental injuries.  --Photo Sittiphone