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 officially launch the Continuous Professional Development Training Facility for Health Professionals at the Center for Medical Rehabilitation (CMR). The ceremony also marked the official handover of rehabilitation equipment to the ... Read More»
April 22 is Earth Day – Op-Ed by Ambassador Haymond
April 22 is Earth Day – a day to remind us to protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, the places in nature we visit, and the wildlife we see. It has been celebrated in America since 1970, helping to transform the ways the United States and many countries interact with the world ... Read More»
Message to U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Vientiane, Laos
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 p.m., a Consular Officer will be available in the lobby at the Avani Luang Prabang Hotel to answer questions related to American Citizen Services offered at the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane. All U.S. ... Read More»
Embassy of the United States of America Provides Technical Training for Border Security
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 for more than 50 Lao Customs and Aviation Security Officers from northern provinces. The workshop was chaired by Mr. Ian Norris, the Regional Security Officer of the U.S. Embassy Vientiane, ... Read More»
Embassy of the United States of America Press Statement on the Situation in Ukraine
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 news organizations for gathering. Last week, representatives from the Embassy of Russia subjected the people of Lao PDR to a stream of lies and disinformation regarding its illegal invasion of ... Read More»