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Indo-Pacific Endeavour brought Defence Australia specialists in military law to 🇱🇦 for a workshop on international humanitarian law. #YourADF was proud to work with the Lao People’s Armed Forces on #IPE24, supporting security & stability in the region

🇱🇦 entrepreneurs joined our Future of Leadership Program in #Melbourne, connecting 24 dynamic leaders from across the region. Participants shared insights & engaged with 🇦🇺 experts in trade and investment, sustainability & the creative industries #ASEAN50AUS

Gender equality & disability inclusion are essential for a prosperous ASEAN. Through #TRIANGLEinASEAN, 🇦🇺, 🇨🇦, and the International Labour Organization held a 3-day workshop with local stakeholders in 🇱🇦 on inclusive migration policies that ensure fairness for all #ASEAN50AUS

Ahead of the launch of the Spoken Lao Program, 🇦🇺 & Ministry of Education & Sports officials watched the filming of a teacher training video with Hmong students. The program equips teachers to help non-Lao speaking students build language skills for better learning outcomes

Was great to meet Bilal Durrani to discuss our important partnership with UNICEF Laos. I'm looking forward to our visit to the Happy Families Grow Together program during my trip to #Attapeu province

Wonderful to meet with Lieutenant General Vanthong Kongmany, Governor of #Attapeu Province. We discussed 🇦🇺 support for the health sector & trade and investment opportunities in Attapeu

Determining the prevalence of asymptomatic malaria is vital to achieve eradication. Along with the Minister of Health & 🇦🇺 Defence Attaché, I opened the asymptomatic malaria survey in #Attapeu Province. A cooperative initiative between Defence Australia & the 🇱🇦 and 🇻🇳 People's Armies

Having spent last week in #Attapeu seeing vaccination in action, thrilled to see progress on use of new digital tools to help inform & educate people on immunisation across 🇱🇦

Happy #InternationalLiteracyDay! 🇦🇺 proudly partners with 🇱🇦 & USAID on #BEQUAL. The program increases basic education quality & access for primary school children for better learning outcomes. Together, we’re building a more educated & empowered generation 📚

🇦🇺 was pleased to support 🇱🇦 attend the 10th Australia-ASEAN Business Forum in #Sydney. Vice Minister Sthabandith welcomed Australian investors to Laos in his keynote address. The delegation connected with businesses to talk opportunities in agriculture, innovation & green energy

Food brings people together & connects us across the #ASEAN region. Trainee chefs at the School of Tourism & Hospitality enjoyed a masterclass with renowned 🇦🇺 Chef Audra Morrice. Chef Audra also enjoyed learning about traditional 🇱🇦 food from the students #ASEAN50AUS

With 🇦🇺 support, this mighty tek tek 🚜 is making a big difference in healthcare outreach in #Champasak & #Attapeu. From tough terrain to harsh weather tek teks will ensure remote community access to vital services like immunisations, no matter the conditions

Typhoon Yagi has caused substantial damage in Northern Laos. There are reports of landslides, flooding & damage to infrastructure. If you're in the affected area, monitor the media & follow instructions of local authorities. Read & subscribe: smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/a… Australian Embassy in Laos

Through our Small Grants Program, 🇦🇺 is helping increase economic opportunities for women & local communities in 🇱🇦. Weavers in Pua village, Xieng Khouang Province, are learning to master natural dying techniques that produce sustainable products with greater market reach

The #AusAirForce through #IPE2024 has flown in 8 tonnes of humanitarian relief supplies to 🇱🇦. These supplies will be mobilised to support the current flooding response in the north & will benefit more than 200 families

Vientiane authorities have issued a notice of flood warning through until 16 September. Heavy rains and rapid water rising are expected. If you’re in the affected area, monitor the media and follow the instructions of local authorities smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/a…

Well done to the 🇱🇦 delegates at Model ASEAN! Fantastic to witness the diplomacy journey of students across #ASEAN, 🇹🇱 & 🇦🇺. Model ASEAN offered young leaders experience in international relations & collaboration for our region's future #ASEAN50AUS #AFMAMPlusAustralia2024

🇦🇺 supported a training program for 160 media liaison officers ahead of the ASEAN Summit next month. They developed skills in international media facilitation & shared lessons from previous ASEAN meetings. We're proud of our continuing work with 🇱🇦 as #ASEAN Chair #ASEAN50AUS

Through the Regional Trade for Development Program #RT4D, 🇦🇺 supported the Ministry of Industry & Commerce launch its initiative to enhance gender-responsive trade in 🇱🇦. By addressing barriers that prevent women from accessing markets we can help create a more inclusive economy