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Officials and civil servants of the Law and Justice Committee (LJC) of the National Assembly participated in a training workshop on Japan’s legislative and judicial practices in Vientiane on September 23, 2026.
(KPL) The workshop was co-chaired by Mrs. Thoummaly Vongphachan, Chairperson of the Law and Justice Committee, and Ms. Miyako Kobayashi, Chief Representative of JICA Laos. It was attended by LJC vice chairpersons, Standing Committee members, Mr. Takuro Yamashita, Chief Advisor of the JICA Law Project, and project experts and team members.
The training focused on strengthening participants’ knowledge and practical understanding of legislative work to support the committee in carrying out its advisory responsibilities to the National Assembly.
JICA experts delivered presentations on Japan’s legislative process, legal interpretation and methods of interpretation, as well as the determination of statutory rights and conditions. Participants also discussed the topics and exchanged views and practical experiences related to their responsibilities.
Mrs. Thoummaly said the training provided valuable lessons for officials to apply to their work and contribute to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the committee’s operations.
The initiative also contributes to strengthening practical cooperation between Laos and Japan, particularly between JICA and the Law and Justice Committee, as part of the two countries’ long-standing friendly relations and comprehensive strategic partnership.
Prior to the workshop, on September 18, Mr. Takuro Yamashita handed over a collection of legal reference books to the National Assembly to support legislative research and capacity building.
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