China–Laos Top-Level Talks: Chinese Premier Li Qiang met Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith in Beijing, pledging deeper strategic communication and support for a “China-Laos community with a shared future,” with emphasis on trade, the China–Laos Railway/Economic Corridor, energy and minerals, AI and the digital economy. Party-to-Party Legislative Links: China’s top legislator Zhao Leji met Thongloun, agreeing to deepen legislative exchanges and legal safeguards for modernization. Education Push: PM Sonexay Siphandone launched Laos’ National Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy/Plan (2026–2040) and a National Teacher Policy, tying them to long-term development goals. Environment Day: Laos marked World Environment Day with renewed climate action commitments, highlighting vulnerability to floods, droughts, fires and pollution, plus targets for emissions cuts and clean energy. Digital Scam Prevention for Youth: A EU- and embassy-supported youth campaign launched in Vientiane to train young content creators to counter online scams and human trafficking. Tourism Planning: Laos unveiled a 10-year master plan for the Don Det–Don Khon area (Si Phan Don), aiming to balance tourism growth with environmental and cultural protection. Regional Diplomacy: Laos and India agreed to explore upgrading ties to a Comprehensive Partnership after their joint commission meeting, signing agreements on cultural exchange, public health drug management, and education. Cooperatives Day: Laos held a national agricultural exhibition and highlighted cooperative growth after the 2024 Law on Cooperatives, including plans to expand producer groups and cooperatives.