AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoParty & Policy Watch: Laos’ 12th Party Central Committee extraordinary plenary opened Sept 28, with five days of talks expected to tackle flooding, African Swine Fever, illegal resource extraction and land encroachment, plus scams, illicit firearms, vehicle smuggling and drug trafficking. Diplomacy for Development: Laos and Thailand set a Sept 30–Oct 2 visit by Thailand’s deputy PM/foreign minister to co-chair the 23rd Lao-Thai Joint Commission, aiming to deepen cooperation for sustainable development. Biodiversity & Wildlife Protection: Cambodia reports vulture numbers rising from about 120 birds in 2020 to 163 this year, urging stronger habitat, food and migration-route protection—and noting Laos is among the countries where vultures live. LDC Graduation & Climate Finance: Laos reaffirmed multilateralism at the UN, stressing a smooth, sustainable LDC graduation (scheduled Nov 24, 2026) and the need for predictable technical cooperation and financing. Nature Tourism Investment: Khammouane signed a USD 1.2m concession to develop Khounnamphone nature tourism, with 5 zones for tourism and 15 reserved for conservation. Regional Environment Lens: UN speakers highlighted ocean governance and plastic pollution risks, linking marine biodiversity protection to health and livelihoods.
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