These are the results of Lao PDR's diplomatic ingenuity and determination.





http://www.voanews.com/lao/2010-03-16-voa2.cfm

"Laos and the U.S. say they will work to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation in the media and cultural fields, especially in human resources development, and to relentlessly continue to build on existing cooperation programs."

http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Southeast_Asia/LC25Ae02.html

"US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and the Pacific Kurt Campbell made a two-day stop in Vientiane this month as part of a wider Asian tour. Campbell met with Lao Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Phongsavath Boupha, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Thongloun Sisoulith and attended the third US-Lao comprehensive bilateral dialogue."

http://www.vientianetimes.org.la/sub-new/Current/Curren_US%20army.htm

"The joint US-Lao cooperation mission aims to provide medical assistance to the people of Xieng Khuang province, to show the gratitude of the American people for the many years of cooperation in the recovery of the remains of US servicemen in the province. "

http://laos.usembassy.gov/dao_dec5_2008.html

A Defense Attaché Office (DAO) was officially opened on December 5 at the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane. The agreement to exchange military attaches between the United States of America and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic was first announced in 2007. The new U.S. Defense Attache, Army Lieutenant Colonel James McAden, met with senior officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of National Defense as part of the DAO opening. U.S. Ambassador to Lao PDR Ravic R. Huso also hosted a December 5 reception in honor of the DAO opening.