Laos

US removes Cuba from unilateral list but blockade continues

Published on: January 15, 2025
08:38

Vientiane, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) The United States has removed Cuba from Washington's State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSOT) list, however, the northern nation's economic, financial, and commercial blockade continues, Lao news agency KPL recalled in this capital on Wednesday.

Laos and Vietnam sign 2025 cooperation plan

Published on: January 9, 2025
11:29

Vientiane, Jan 9 (Prensa Latina) The governments of Laos and Vietnam inked the 2025 Cooperation Plan agreement in this capital on Thursday, in the presence of Prime Ministers Sonexay Siphandone and Pham Minh Chinh, respectively.

Viengsay Valdes honored in Laos with Order of Friendship

Published on: December 2, 2024
10:29

Vientiane, Dec 2 (Prensa Latina) The general director of the National Ballet of Cuba (BNC), Viengsay Valdes, received here the Order of Friendship, shortly before the prestigious company ended today a historic visit to this nation.

Cuba and Laos recall 50 years of friendship and common challenges

Published on: November 21, 2024
14:22

Havana, Nov 21 (Prensa Latina) The strong friendship between Cuba and the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR) was celebrated in this capital on Thursday, during the cancellation of a commemorative postage stamp on the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations.

More than 3,000 drug-related cases prosecuted in Laos

Published on: November 21, 2024
10:56

Vientiane, Nov 21 (Prensa Latina) — The Lao Ministry of Public Security reported that this year, 3,395 drug-related cases have been prosecuted, as stated in the eighth session of the National Assembly (Parliament), which is underway today.

Nine killed in Laos by unexploded munitions of war

Published on: November 20, 2024
09:05

Vientiane, Nov 20 (Prensa Latina) Nine people died in Laos between January and last October, victims of accidents related to unexploded ordnance left over from the US war of aggression (1964-1973), according to media reports today.

Cuba congratulates new Laotian foreign minister

Published on: November 18, 2024
15:45

Havana, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) The head of Cuban diplomacy, Bruno Rodríguez, congratulated Thongsavanh Phomvihane, who was officially appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos on Monday.

Cuban Parliament Chairman Esteban Lazo winds up visit to Laos

Published on: November 5, 2024
09:06

Vientiane, Nov 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuban National People's Power Assembly (Parliament) Chairman Esteban Lazo concluded in this capital on Tuesday an official visit, commemorating the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations with the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Laos shows support for Cuban people

Published on: October 23, 2024
14:23

Vientiane, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) The Lao-Cuban Friendship Association (LCFA) has voiced its solidarity and support towards the heroic Cuban people, “currently struggling with a difficult situation, from which they are to come out victorious”.

ASEAN summits highlight fruitful partnership

Published on: October 10, 2024
10:47

Vientiane, Oct 10 (Prensa Latina) High-level meetings with representatives from China, South Korea and Japan are the focus today at the 44th and 45th ongoing summits of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) here.

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