Lao president urges defence ministry to build strong, modern army


VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN): President Thongloun Sisoulith, who is also Party Secretary General, has instructed members of the Ministry of National Defence to continue to build a strong and modern army.

The president gave the advice when addressing a meeting of the ministry on Wednesday (Aug 4) to review its work over the first six months of this year and set directions for the second half of the year.

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