The annual multinational peacekeeping exercise, code-named Khaan Quest 2023, kickstarted its training at the Five Hills Training Area near the Mongolian Capital of Ulaanbaatar on Monday.
The 19th edition of the peacekeeping exercise is being attended by over 1,100 military personnel from 25 countries, including Laos, China, the US, Canada, South Korea, and India. The exercise is co-sponsored by the Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) and the United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC).
The 14-day exercise is aimed at enhancing cooperation between the participating nations, sharing experiences, and training uniformed personnel for the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO), which helps countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace.
The exercise will prepare participants for future UN Peacekeeping missions, develop peace operations capabilities and enhance military readiness. The two-week training includes Command Post Exercise (CPX), Field Training Exercises (FTX), combat discussions, lectures, and demonstrations.
“Mongolia always pursues peace-loving, open, independent, and multi-pillar foreign policy. The exercise has been making a significant contribution to increasing the peace support capacity of participating countries and strengthening their friendship and military trust,” Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, president of Mongolia and commander-in-chief of the Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) said at the opening ceremony.
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The U-9 MAZDA LAOS football team secured first place in the ACF Vietnam Football Tournament held in Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam, on 18-19 June, thanks to their multiple wins against opposing teams.
The U-9 MAZDA LAOS Team A displayed an impressive performance throughout the tournament, beating two Vietnamese teams – KID CT and Vietnam Soccer – by 9-0 and 10-2, respectively, in the qualifying rounds. The Lao footballers eventually clinched first place in the tournament by defeating the Malaysian team VELO CITY, by 5-1.
Young footballers at the final match between U-9 MAZDA LAOS team A and Velo City
Meanwhile, U-9 MAZDA LAOS Team B claimed the third spot in the tournament after beating NR Junior, another team from Malaysia, by penalty kick 4-2 after a 1-1 draw.
The tournament, which took place over two days, saw participation from five countries – Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, and Indonesia, across five age categories. However, Laos took part only in three categories, namely U9, U13, and U15.
Although the U9 team performed exceptionally well, the U13 and U15 teams were not able to win any laurels at the tournament.
Earlier this year, young footballers from Mazda Laos GB FC won a trophy at the SAT NSDF Thailand Championship 2023.
Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith, President of Laos, visited Mr. Yuan Jiajun, Communist Party Secretary of Chongqing, on Monday.
During his visit, the Lao president praised Chongqing’s achievements in socio-economic development, particularly its success in eliminating poverty, transforming Chongqing into a major economic center, and building land-sea transportation links from western China to other countries, according to Paxason.
The two leaders also discussed the future of Laos-Chongqing relations and agreed to explore cooperation in a variety of areas, including development in rural areas and the transportation of goods between Laos and Chongqing through the Laos-China railway, which will open up the Laos market to export its goods to the central-western part of China.
The Lao president asked Mr. Yuan to urge Chinese investors and businesses to invest in Laos and for Chinese tourists to visit the country more frequently.
Mr. Yuan expressed his gratitude for the participation of the Lao delegations in a recent international conference held in Chongqing City. He was pleased to observe that the top leadership of both countries made significant efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation.
Additionally, the Lao president visited the Hongyan Revolutionary Memorial Hall, an important historical site as well as an important industrial production base in Chongqing.
Mr. Thongloun’s official trip to China also included visits to Yunnan Province and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
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Laos Joins Multinational Military Training Exercise for First Time
The annual multinational peacekeeping exercise, code-named Khaan Quest 2023, kickstarted its training at the Five Hills Training Area near the Mongolian Capital of Ulaanbaatar on Monday.
The 19th edition of the peacekeeping exercise is being attended by over 1,100 military personnel from 25 countries, including Laos, China, the US, Canada, South Korea, and India. The exercise is co-sponsored by the Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) and the United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC).
The 14-day exercise is aimed at enhancing cooperation between the participating nations, sharing experiences, and training uniformed personnel for the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO), which helps countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace.
The exercise will prepare participants for future UN Peacekeeping missions, develop peace operations capabilities and enhance military readiness. The two-week training includes Command Post Exercise (CPX), Field Training Exercises (FTX), combat discussions, lectures, and demonstrations.
“Mongolia always pursues peace-loving, open, independent, and multi-pillar foreign policy. The exercise has been making a significant contribution to increasing the peace support capacity of participating countries and strengthening their friendship and military trust,” Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, president of Mongolia and commander-in-chief of the Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) said at the opening ceremony.
source: https://laotiantimes.com/2023/06/20/laos-joins-multinational-military-training-exercise-for-first-time/
Lao Junior Footballers Win Multiple Trophies at ACF Vietnam Football Tournament
The U-9 MAZDA LAOS football team secured first place in the ACF Vietnam Football Tournament held in Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam, on 18-19 June, thanks to their multiple wins against opposing teams.
The U-9 MAZDA LAOS Team A displayed an impressive performance throughout the tournament, beating two Vietnamese teams – KID CT and Vietnam Soccer – by 9-0 and 10-2, respectively, in the qualifying rounds. The Lao footballers eventually clinched first place in the tournament by defeating the Malaysian team VELO CITY, by 5-1.
Meanwhile, U-9 MAZDA LAOS Team B claimed the third spot in the tournament after beating NR Junior, another team from Malaysia, by penalty kick 4-2 after a 1-1 draw.
The tournament, which took place over two days, saw participation from five countries – Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, and Indonesia, across five age categories. However, Laos took part only in three categories, namely U9, U13, and U15.
Although the U9 team performed exceptionally well, the U13 and U15 teams were not able to win any laurels at the tournament.
Earlier this year, young footballers from Mazda Laos GB FC won a trophy at the SAT NSDF Thailand Championship 2023.
source: https://laotiantimes.com/2023/06/21/lao-junior-footballers-win-multiple-trophies-at-acf-vietnam-football-tournament/
Lao President Visits Communist Party Secretary in Chongqing, China
Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith, President of Laos, visited Mr. Yuan Jiajun, Communist Party Secretary of Chongqing, on Monday.
During his visit, the Lao president praised Chongqing’s achievements in socio-economic development, particularly its success in eliminating poverty, transforming Chongqing into a major economic center, and building land-sea transportation links from western China to other countries, according to Paxason.
The two leaders also discussed the future of Laos-Chongqing relations and agreed to explore cooperation in a variety of areas, including development in rural areas and the transportation of goods between Laos and Chongqing through the Laos-China railway, which will open up the Laos market to export its goods to the central-western part of China.
The Lao president asked Mr. Yuan to urge Chinese investors and businesses to invest in Laos and for Chinese tourists to visit the country more frequently.
Mr. Yuan expressed his gratitude for the participation of the Lao delegations in a recent international conference held in Chongqing City. He was pleased to observe that the top leadership of both countries made significant efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation.
Additionally, the Lao president visited the Hongyan Revolutionary Memorial Hall, an important historical site as well as an important industrial production base in Chongqing.
Mr. Thongloun’s official trip to China also included visits to Yunnan Province and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
source: https://laotiantimes.com/2023/06/22/lao-president-visits-communist-party-secretary-in-chongqing-china/