​(KPL) ​The delegation was led by Japanese Ambassador to Laos Koizumi Tsutomu and Hayakawa Yuho, Senior Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Headquarters in Tokyo.

​During the meeting, Saleumxay commended the dedication of Japanese volunteers serving under the "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership" between the two nations, highlighting their contributions to rural development, public health, education, and agriculture.

​Saleumxay requested that the Japanese government continue dispatching skilled professionals to meet Laos’ evolving development needs, emphasizing the importance of technology transfer and local capacity building.

​Ambassador Koizumi expressed gratitude to the Lao government for supporting volunteer operations over the decades, noting that strong community ties have driven the program's long-term success.

​Since JICA launched its volunteer program in Laos in 1965, more than 1,133 Japanese volunteers have been dispatched to the country. Currently, 40 active volunteers are stationed across various provinces, working alongside local officials to transfer technical skills and support local communities.

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