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Letter of Agreement on English Teaching Assistance
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U.S. Ambassador and Minister Sign 
Letter of Agreement on English Teaching Assistance

U.S. Ambassador and Minister Sign 
Letter of Agreement on English Teaching Assistance

“English is the language of ASEAN, is the language of international business, and is the key that unlocks information and opportunity around the world."

United States and Laos Hold 10th Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue

United States and Laos Hold 10th Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue

“The U.S.-Lao Comprehensive Partnership provides tangible benefits to the people and government of the Lao PDR.”

Lao PDR celebrates eight field epidemiology training graduates

Lao PDR celebrates eight field epidemiology training graduates

“I am grateful to say that the FET program has played an important role in developing surveillance and response capacity in Lao PDR."

U.S. and Laos Resume Commitment to Account for Missing Americans

U.S. and Laos Resume Commitment to Account for Missing Americans

The POW/MIA mission has provided continuing opportunities to strengthen the bilateral relationship.

U.S. Supports Rehabilitation Workforce in Lao PDR

U.S. Supports Rehabilitation Workforce in Lao PDR

“Our health and disability assistance is a central part of the U.S.-Lao Comprehensive Partnership. "

  
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Letter of Agreement on English T...
  • United States and Laos Hold 10th Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue
  • Lao PDR celebrates eight field epidemiology training graduates
  • U.S. and Laos Resume Commitment to Account for Missing Americans
  • U.S. Supports Rehabilitation Workforce in Lao PDR

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U.S. Ambassador and Minister Sign 
Letter of Agreement on English Teaching Assistance

6 January, 2023 | Press Releases

VIENTIANE, LAO PDR— At a ceremony in Vientiane Capital on December 28, 2022, the U.S. Embassy in Laos and the Lao PDR Ministry of Education…

U.S. Provides Bednets and Equipment Worth $160,486 to Lao PDR for Malaria Prevention

5 January, 2023 | Press Releases

VIENTIANE, LAO PDR — The United States continues to support Lao PDR in the fight against malaria. On January 5, U.S. Agency for International Development…

USAID and WHO Provide US $2 million in Medical Supplies to Fight COVID-19 and Other Diseases

16 November, 2022 | Press Releases

15 November 2022, Vientiane, Lao PDR: In Vientiane today, U.S. Ambassador to Lao PDR H.E. Dr. Peter M. Haymond and WHO Officer-in-Charge Dr. Yu Lee…

United States and Laos Hold 10th Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue

17 October, 2022 | Press Releases

Vientiane, Laos – The United States and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) held their tenth Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue on October 14, 2022, in Vientiane,…

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United States and Laos Hold 10th Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue

17 October, 2022 | Press Releases

Vientiane, Laos – The United States and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) held their tenth Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue on October 14, 2022, in Vientiane, in which the two…

Lao PDR celebrates eight field epidemiology training graduates

6 July, 2022 | Press Releases

VIENTIANE, LAO PDR — The U.S. Embassy to the Lao PDR Chargé d’Affaires, Ms. Joy Sakurai, joined Dr. Snong Thongsna, chairman of the Vice Minister…

USAID Supports the Ministry of Health to Expand COVID-19 Vaccination in Lao PDR

29 June, 2022 | Press Releases

Vientiane, 29 June 2022 – Today, the United States through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) officially handed over cold chain and IT equipment…

U.S. and Laos Resume Commitment to Account for Missing Americans

21 June, 2022 | Press Releases

VIENTIANE, LAO PDR — On June 14, U.S. Ambassador to Lao PDR Dr. Peter M. Haymond joined Director, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), Mr. Kelly…

USAID Deepens Partnership with Lao PDR

17 May, 2022 | Press Releases

VIENTIANE, LAO PDR – Isobel Coleman, Deputy Administrator (DA) for Policy and Programming for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), visited Laos on…

USAID Announced $5.6 Million to Address the Impacts of COVID-19 on Education and Economic Growth in...

13 May, 2022 | Press Releases

VIENTIANE, LAO PDR – Isobel Coleman, Deputy Administrator (DA) for Policy and Programming for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announced US $5.6…

U.S. Supports Rehabilitation Workforce in Lao PDR

22 April, 2022 | Press Releases

VIENTIANE, LAO PDR — On April 20, U.S. Ambassador to Lao PDR Dr. Peter M. Haymond joined Vice Minister of Health Dr. Sanong Thongsana to…

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Message to U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Vientiane, Laos

18 April, 2022 | Alert

Greetings from the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane!  This message is for all U.S. Citizens in the Luang Prabang area. On April 28, from 4:30 to 6:30…

Embassy of the United States of America Provides  Technical Training for Border Security 

18 March, 2022 | Press Releases

VIENTIANE, LAO PDR – On March 16-18, 2022, the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane provided in Luang Prabang a three-day technical skills workshop on border security…

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Embassy of the United States of America Press Statement on the Situation in Ukraine

15 March, 2022 | Press Releases

VIENTIANE, LAO PDR – We appreciate the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for helping to facilitate today’s media availability, and we thank the many representatives of…

All Nations Will Suffer Costs of Russia’s Aggression Against Ukraine

3 March, 2022 | Press Releases

Early on February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine by Russian military forces. This premeditated war of choice…

U.S. Provides 220,314 Bednets to Lao PDR for Malaria Prevention Amid COVID-19

25 February, 2022 | Press Releases

VIENTIANE, LAO PDR — U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Country Representative to Lao PDR Michael Ronning presented 220,314 mosquito nets, valued at $416,393 USD,…

The United States Provides 1,698,840 Doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine to Lao PDR

26 January, 2022 | Press Releases

Vientiane, January 26, 2022 – Today, the United States officially handed over 1,698,840 doses of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Lao PDR, which were…

USAID supports Lao Media in Enhancing Role to Counter Trafficking in Persons

25 January, 2022 | Press Releases

With support from the United States through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department of Media, the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism…

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