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US Embassy Plants a Tree for Arbor Day | CLO Janya Somers standing next to the tree representing the United States outside of the new National Stadium at km 16 on Route 13 South. |
Acting DCM and Mrs. Somers joined Lao Government officials, other diplomats, and representatives of international organizations in celebrating International Arbor Day – June 1 – at the new National Stadium. After remarks by Vientiane Mayor H.E. Dr. Sinlavong Khoutphaythoun, attendees went to plant trees representing different countries, organizations, and Lao Government entities. Also attending were Vice Prime Minster Somsavat Lengsavath as well as Vice Foreign Minister Phongsavath Boupha. In his remarks, Mayor Sinlavong noted forest coverage of Vientiane Capital now stands at 42% of the municipal area; the municipal government’s goal is to increase forest coverage above 50% by 2020. Similar tree planting events were held throughout Vientiane on Arbor Day.
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