Australian Ambassador Concludes Tenure, Emphasizes Growing Lao-Australia Partnership
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Australian Ambassador Concludes Tenure, Emphasizes Growing Lao-Australia Partnership

Australian Ambassador Jones met with Lao Front for National Construction (LFND) President Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune, acknowledging the progress in bilateral relations and the LFND's domestic role. She reaffirmed Australia's commitment to Laos' long-term development through education and human resource development.

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