Lao Government Reviews Economic Performance, Security, and Digital Transformation
The Lao government reviewed economic performance, security, and digital transformation. Meetings with Chinese Buddhist leaders and the Australian Ambassador, credentialing of new ambassadors, and measures to strengthen relations with Cambodia and Thailand were also confirmed.
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