Laos government seeks solutions to forest fires, air pollution at top Cabinet meeting

A Lao military helicopter attempts to fight a forest fire in Vientiane's Sangthong Province. - Laotian Times

VIENTIANE, April 3 (Laotian Times/ANN): The Government of Laos has made addressing air pollution a key priority, with a recent cabinet meeting exploring solutions to the issue, which is impacting people’s health and the country’s socioeconomic development.

The monthly cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, was held from 28-29 March, and discussed various issues ranging from national defense and foreign affairs to forest fires and air pollution.