
Central Inspection Committee Chairman Outlines Priorities for Khammouane’s Development
The Chairman of the Central Inspection Committee has outlined development priorities for Khammouane province, including strengthening national defense and security, economic development, tourism promotion, and improvements in education and healthcare. Specific directives were given for combating drug trafficking and online scams, forest conservation, and achieving tourism targets.
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