Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Dr Linkham Duangsavanh, receives a courtesy visit from the Ambassador of France to Laos, Mrs Bénédicte Deschamps, following her recent appointment to the top diplomatic post. Their talks centred on past and ongoing cooperation between the Ministry and the Government of France. They exchanged views on continuing and strengthening collaboration in the fields of agricultural management and environmental protection, in line with the Lao Party and Government’s policies, particularly with regard to green and sustainable development. The Minister expressed his sincere appreciation to the Government and people of France for their continued assistance and support to Laos over many years.

Japanese Red Cross staff on Monday meet with Lao Red Cross personnel in Vientiane during a working visit to Laos. The purpose of their visit was to evaluate the effectiveness of aid training activities, interview relevant individuals to gather information, and gain a deeper understanding of the needs of primary care work in Laos, to inform the third phase of an aid project taking place from 2026-2028.                 --Photo Lao Red Cross

The State Audit Organisation receives electronic equipment donated by the Luxembourg Development Cooperation. The equipment was handed over by the Head of Cooperation at the Luxembourg Embassy to Laos, Frank Peiffer, to the Vice President of the State Audit Organisation, Mr Toy Phothilath. The ceremony was also attended by the Representative of the Luxembourg Development Cooperation in Laos, Robert de Waha, and Senior Section Advisor of Project LUX LAO/037, Reginald Prastana. Mr Toy said the equipment would be a huge boost to the work of the audit organisation, helping to modernise auditing and improve efficiency.

Representatives of Hongsa Power Co., Ltd. on Monday gives 70 million kip to Xayabouly province officials to help finance the Elephant Festival, which took place in the provincial capital from February 9-16. --Photo Pathetlao