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Minister of Education and Sports, Mr. Thongsalith Mangnormek, welcomed Mr. Bilal Aurang Zeb Durrani, the newly appointed UNICEF Country Representative to the Lao PDR, during a courtesy visit at the Ministry on July 2.
(KPL) Minister of Education and Sports, Mr. Thongsalith Mangnormek, welcomed Mr. Bilal Aurang Zeb Durrani, the newly appointed UNICEF Country Representative to the Lao PDR, during a courtesy visit at the Ministry on July 2.
Mr. Durrani’s visit was to congratulate Mr. Thongsalith on his appointment as Minister and to reaffirm UNICEF’s continued commitment to strengthening the education sector in Laos.
During the meeting, both sides held discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in alignment with Laos’ national education priorities. These include:
Increasing enrollment rates across all levels of education
Improving education quality to achieve better learning outcomes and skills development
Addressing school dropout rates and teacher shortages
Promoting parental and community engagement in education
Upgrading school environments and expanding quality early childhood education services
Developing age-appropriate curricula that incorporate play-based learning
Enhancing the modernity and appeal of educational institutions to attract more students
Strengthening foundational learning and ensuring equitable access to quality education
Both parties emphasized their shared goal of gradually elevating the standard of education in Laos, ensuring that all children receive quality learning opportunities in safe, inclusive, and supportive environments.
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