Laos military practises use of armoured vehicles ahead of Asean Summit


Military personnel practise the use of light armoured vehicles. - Photo: Vientiane News/ANN

VIENTIANE: The Ministry of National Defence has instructed Vientiane authorities to supervise the deployment of light armoured vehicles around the city, as part of security preparations for the Asean Summit which will take place later this year.

The instruction was based on guidance from the National Steering Committee in charge of preparations for the Asean Summit, as well as recommendations made by the national defence sub-committee on peacekeeping and security training.

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