AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRussia–ASEAN Summit in Kazan: Putin met ASEAN leaders as the 35th anniversary summit opened, with talks expected to cover trade, investment, security and humanitarian cooperation—while Moscow faces fresh drone strikes tied to the Ukraine war. Ukraine drone attacks on Moscow: A major barrage hit the Moscow Oil Refinery again and disrupted flights, with evacuations reported at Sheremetyevo. Lao–China LMC funding: China and Laos signed the 2026 Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund agreement in Vientiane, aimed at boosting regional projects and people’s well-being. SME finance push in Laos: Banque Franco-Lao and IFC launched a Risk Sharing Facility to expand bank lending to SMEs, targeting a $10m loan portfolio and job creation. Education support for disability inclusion: Laos’ MoES, with Australia’s BEQUAL program, began filming TDV 29 to help primary teachers identify and support students with disabilities. Urban environment cooperation: Vientiane Capital and national agencies discussed stronger coordination on waste, drainage, urban planning and flood prevention. Health workforce plan: Laos’ Ministry of Health reviewed progress and outlined priorities for a 2026–2030 plan to build a more professional healthcare workforce. Middle East peace diplomacy: Laos welcomed the Iran–U.S. memorandum of understanding as a positive step toward ending conflict.
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