AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRegional Diplomacy: Laos joined the Asian security and cooperation forum CICA as a full member at its summit in Baku on Thursday. President Thongloun Sisoulith said membership brings a responsibility to promote peace and cooperation, and pointed to possible rail links through Azerbaijan toward Central Asia. Drug Investigation: The Philippines’ anti-drug agency says an unidentified Mindanao politician financed the charter flight tied to the seizure of 521 kilograms of suspected meth at Luang Prabang airport. Flood Preparedness: Laos hosted a regional exchange in Vientiane on flood forecasting, with Mekong countries sharing systems and lessons to improve disaster response. Transport and Security: The National Assembly is reviewing changes to the Civil Aviation Law to strengthen safety oversight and meet international standards. Separately, Laos handed 39 Thai nationals suspected of cybercrime and online gambling operations to Thai police. Illegal Mining: Authorities seized 23 excavators and other equipment in inspections targeting suspected illegal gold mining in Vientiane.
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