Laos ((i/ˈlaʊs/, /ˈlɑː.ɒs/, /ˈlɑː.oʊs/, or /ˈleɪ.ɒs/)Lao:ສາທາລະນະລັດ ປະຊາທິປະໄຕ ປະຊາຊົນລາວ, pronounced[sǎːtʰáːlanalat pásáːtʰipátàj pásáːsón láːw]Sathalanalat Paxathipatai Paxaxon Lao), officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR) (French:République démocratique populaire lao), is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar (Burma) and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand to the west. Since 1975, it has been ruled by a Marxist and communist government. Its population was estimated to be around 6.8million in July 2014.
Laos traces its history to the kingdom of Lan Xang, which existed from the 14th to the 18th century when it split into three kingdoms. In 1893, it became a French protectorate, with the three kingdoms—Luang Phrabang, Vientiane and Champasak — uniting to form what is now known as Laos. It briefly gained independence in 1945 after Japanese occupation, but returned to French rule until it was granted autonomy in 1949. Laos became independent in 1953, with a constitutional monarchy under Sisavang Vong. Shortly after independence, a long civil war ended the monarchy, when the CommunistPathet Lao movement came to power in 1975.
She also recalled the progress made in China-Laos cooperation in 2024, and encouraged the guests to work to further enhance friendship and cooperation between the two countries across various sectors.
He attributed these successes partly to the steadfast support from the Lao Party, State and people, acknowledging their role not only during Việt Nam's struggle for independence and reunification but also in its current developmental phase.
In his meeting with Lao Ambassador to Cambodia Buakeo Phumvongsay, Vũ and his Lao counterpart agreed on the importance of the close relationship between the two embassies.
They will jointly conduct studies to advance the development and production of traditional medicine, Lao Public SecurityTelevision reported on Thursday.
During the meeting, Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith highlighted the crucial role of trade and logistics facilitation in socio-economic development, noting it as a key task in addressing economic and financial challenges.
23 (Xinhua) -- Laos will address environmental challenges through sustainable consumption and production practices promoted by the ClimateExchangeCampaign, local media reported Thursday ... for Laos.
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22 (Xinhua) -- Natural disasters affected 217,168 people in Laos in 2024, with damage totaling over 6 trillion kip (some 279 million U.S ... Over 271,000 people affected by natural disasters in Laos in 2024.