Lao president calls for stronger army with financial self-sufficiency


VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): President Thongloun Sisoulith (pic) has instructed officers and soldiers to further strengthen the armed forces while doing more to achieve financial self-sufficiency, given the country’s economic problems.

Thongloun, who is also Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, issued the instruction when addressing officers and soldiers of the 3rd Brigade in Oudomxay province on Saturday (Jan 21).

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