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WEBFind information about U.S. visa, passport, alerts, and other services for U.S. citizens and Lao nationals. Learn about the U.S. mission, leaders, and events in Laos.
The United States-Lao PDR Relationship
WEBJul 26, 2024 · Learn about the bilateral cooperation between the United States and Lao People's Democratic Republic on various issues, such as education, health, environment, trade, and law enforcement. The fact sheet also covers the Secretary's visit to Laos in July 2024 and the U.S. support for Laos' ASEAN chair year.
Biden administration lifts what critics call ‘backdoor immigration …
WEBFeb 8, 2022 · The Biden administration has lifted most of its visa sanctions on Laos, marking a significant step for thousands of Southeast Asian Americans, experts say.
U.S. Relations With Laos - United States Department of State
WEBMay 21, 2021 · The United States established full diplomatic relations with Laos in 1955, following its full independence from France in 1954. Within a few years, Laos entered into a civil war, and the United States supported the country’s royalist government.
Laos - United States Department of State
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Find information on U.S. relations, assistance, trade, and travel to Laos. Learn about the history, politics, economy, and culture of Laos from the U.S. perspective.
List of ambassadors of the United States to Laos - Wikipedia
WEBOn December 29, 1961, during the Laotian Civil War, President John F. Kennedy made the Ambassador to Laos the de facto commander of U.S. military and paramilitary operations within the Kingdom of Laos for the length of the war.
US, China spar over South China Sea at Laos talks
WEBJul 29, 2024 · VIENTIANE, Laos — The top diplomats of China and the United States sparred on Saturday in a meeting in Laos over the South China Sea, where Beijing is locked in a territorial dispute with US treaty ally the Philippines.
Laos–United States relations - Wikipedia
WEBRelations between Laos and the United States officially began when the United States opened a legation in Laos in 1950, when Laos was a semi-autonomous state within French Indochina. These relations were maintained after Laos' independence in October 1953.
US to host first AI safety network summit as nations seek …
WEB5 hours ago · The U.S. will host an artificial intelligence (AI) safety summit in November, aiming to further align top nations on their tech goals and priorities of collaboration among the international ...
Opinion | As China brings Laos into its fold, will the US seek to …
WEBDec 9, 2021 · China’s US$6 billion high-speed railway in Laos has just opened for business. Promotional videos in both Lao and Chinese feature shots of a slick new train gliding through tunnels. Lao songs use...
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