Lao government pledges to strengthen response to natural disasters


Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Phosay Sayasone.

VIENTIANE: The government on Monday (Dec 22) reaffirmed its commitment to disaster risk management as the country marked National Disaster Management Day, Asean Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, and International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.

Speaking at a special event, Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Phosay Sayasone, highlighted the government’s efforts to strengthen disaster prevention, emergency response, and post-disaster recovery.

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