Australia extends support to Laos through volunteer programme

Ambassador Paul Kelly and Mrs Phonevanh Outhavong display signed agreements on the Australian Volunteers Programme. - VT

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): The Australian government is continuing to support Laos in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by providing Australian volunteers with specific skills and abilities to share lessons and work experience with public sector employees in Laos.

So far, more than 650 Australian volunteers have worked with government organisations in Laos.