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The #VEDay80 military procession from Whitehall to Buckingham Palace gets underway in London, view the route and details gov.uk/government/pub… #VE80 | #VEDay80

The #VEDay80 military procession from Whitehall to Buckingham Palace gets underway in London, view the route and details

gov.uk/government/pub…
 
#VE80 | #VEDay80
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Exciting opportunity! Join the ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund webinar on 8 May 2025 to learn about our upcoming Call for Proposals on Nature-based Solutions. Let’s power a greener ASEAN together! Register now:lnkd.in/gMmbr7dt #ASEANUKGTF #NbS #CallForProposals

Exciting opportunity! Join the ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund webinar on 8 May 2025 to learn about our upcoming Call for Proposals on Nature-based Solutions. 

Let’s power a greener ASEAN together! Register now:lnkd.in/gMmbr7dt

#ASEANUKGTF #NbS #CallForProposals
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Applying for a Visit visa? ✍️UK Visa Best Practice: Document translations matter! Remember: πŸ”€Provide official translations of any documents that are not in English or Welsh to avoid delays Get your documents right: gov.uk/standard-visit… #UKVisitVisa

Applying for a Visit visa? 

✍️UK Visa Best Practice: Document translations matter!
 
Remember: πŸ”€Provide official translations of any documents that  are not in English or Welsh to avoid delays 

Get your documents right: gov.uk/standard-visit… 

#UKVisitVisa
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#Laos Addition of information on Monsoon transport disruption, and increased military checkpoints in Bokeo Province: ow.ly/QVOX50VNIJE

#Laos Addition of information on Monsoon transport disruption, and increased military checkpoints in Bokeo Province: ow.ly/QVOX50VNIJE
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How did your street, town or community celebrate VE Day 80? πŸŽ‰ Share your photos of decorations and celebrations from your local area via our website or by using #VE80 or #VEDay80 More info: ve-vjday80.gov.uk/tiptoptowns/

How did your street, town or community celebrate VE Day 80? πŸŽ‰

Share your photos of decorations and celebrations from your local area via our website or by using #VE80 or #VEDay80

More info: ve-vjday80.gov.uk/tiptoptowns/
UK in Laos πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡±πŸ‡¦ (@ukinlaos) 's Twitter Profile Photo

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK funds through the Fleming Fund, work to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Laos. The UK is supporting Food and Agriculture Organization’s new initiative to monitor AMR in food-production and aquatic animals. Learn more about the important work, funded by the UK: bit.ly/4jFJIZJ πŸ’ŠπŸŒ

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK funds through the Fleming Fund, work to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Laos. The UK is supporting <a href="/FAO/">Food and Agriculture Organization</a>’s new initiative to monitor AMR in food-production and aquatic animals.

Learn more about the important work, funded by the UK: bit.ly/4jFJIZJ πŸ’ŠπŸŒ
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Their victory will always be one of our finest hours. Today we come together to celebrate those who fought for our freedom. #VEDay80

UK in Laos πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡±πŸ‡¦ (@ukinlaos) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ambassador Mel Barlow attended a remembrance ceremony at the French military cemetery for #VEDay80, marking 80 years since Churchill declared the end of WWII in Europe. We honoured the bravery of veterans and remembered those who gave their lives for our peace and freedom.

Ambassador <a href="/MelBarlowFCDO/">Mel Barlow</a> attended a remembrance ceremony at the French military cemetery for #VEDay80, marking 80 years since Churchill declared the end of WWII in Europe. 

We honoured the bravery of veterans and remembered those who gave their lives for our peace and freedom.
UK in Laos πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡±πŸ‡¦ (@ukinlaos) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ambassador Mel met Health Minister Dr. Bounfeng to discuss UK-Laos health cooperation, the key health priorities for #Laos , the UK-ASEAN Health Security Partnership and ongoing AMR support through #FlemingFund. 2025 will mark #UKLaos70Years of partnership in health and beyond.

Ambassador Mel met Health Minister Dr. Bounfeng to discuss UK-Laos health cooperation, the key health priorities for #Laos , the UK-ASEAN Health Security Partnership and ongoing AMR support through #FlemingFund. 

2025 will mark #UKLaos70Years of partnership in health and beyond.
UK in Laos πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡±πŸ‡¦ (@ukinlaos) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Welcomed Lone Buffalo students to the Ambassador’s Residence! Lone Buffalo offers free English & creative lessons to youth in the world’s most heavily bombed regions in πŸ‡±πŸ‡¦. They enjoyed UK food, drinks & quizzes - and took home with our 'Williams Shakespeare' book giveaway! πŸ“–βœ¨

Welcomed Lone Buffalo students to the Ambassador’s Residence!

Lone Buffalo offers free English &amp; creative lessons to youth in the world’s most heavily bombed regions in πŸ‡±πŸ‡¦. They enjoyed UK food, drinks &amp; quizzes - and took home with our 'Williams Shakespeare' book giveaway! πŸ“–βœ¨
UK in Laos πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡±πŸ‡¦ (@ukinlaos) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Her Majesty’s Ambassador Mel Barlow met with H.E. Mr Douangmany Gnotsyoudom, the Ambassador of the Lao PDR to the United Kingdom. The meeting provided a productive opportunity to discuss shared priorities especially during #UKLaos70Years anniversary. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ€πŸ»πŸ‡±πŸ‡¦

Her Majesty’s Ambassador <a href="/MelBarlowFCDO/">Mel Barlow</a> met with H.E. Mr Douangmany Gnotsyoudom, the Ambassador of the Lao PDR to the United Kingdom. 

The meeting provided a productive opportunity to discuss shared priorities especially during #UKLaos70Years anniversary. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ€πŸ»πŸ‡±πŸ‡¦
UK in Laos πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡±πŸ‡¦ (@ukinlaos) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ambassador Mel met up with our Lao Chevening Scholars in London! πŸ‘‹πŸ»βœ¨πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Ambassador met with the current UK-funded Chevening AwardsπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Scholars cohort for 2024/25 in London. It was a great opportunity for the Ambassador to hear about their experiences and living in the UK so far.

Ambassador Mel met up with our Lao Chevening Scholars in London! πŸ‘‹πŸ»βœ¨πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Ambassador met with the current UK-funded <a href="/CheveningFCDO/">Chevening AwardsπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§</a> Scholars cohort for 2024/25 in London. It was a great opportunity for the Ambassador to hear about their experiences and living in the UK so far.
UK in Laos πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡±πŸ‡¦ (@ukinlaos) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌈 Today we’re celebrating the #IDAHOBIT πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ The UK is proud to stand in solidarity with LGBT+ communities worldwide. Here’s why the British Embassy Vientiane is committed to protecting and promoting LGBT+ rights in Laos and around the world. #EqualSafeFree FCDO Inclusive

🌈 Today we’re celebrating the #IDAHOBIT 

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ The UK is proud to stand in solidarity with LGBT+ communities worldwide.

Here’s why the British Embassy Vientiane is committed to protecting and promoting LGBT+ rights in Laos and around the world.

#EqualSafeFree <a href="/FCDOInclusive/">FCDO Inclusive</a>
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🚨 Call for Proposals! The ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund is now open for innovative projects under Pillar 5: Nature-based Solutions for Climate Mitigation. πŸ—“ Deadline: 3 July 2025 πŸ”—Apply:Β ukpact.co.uk/regional-fund/… πŸ“©Β [email protected] #ASEANUKGTF #NbS #ClimateAction

🚨 Call for Proposals!
The ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund is now open for innovative projects under Pillar 5: Nature-based Solutions for Climate Mitigation.

πŸ—“ Deadline: 3 July 2025
πŸ”—Apply:Β ukpact.co.uk/regional-fund/…
πŸ“©Β aseangtf@ukpact.co.uk

#ASEANUKGTF #NbS #ClimateAction
UK in Laos πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡±πŸ‡¦ (@ukinlaos) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our Chevening Scholar Inthila Savathdy is making the most of her time in the πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§, uncovering hidden wonders along the way. From the National Monument of Scotland πŸ›οΈ > Edinburgh Castle πŸ°β€”she's exploring it all. Can you see yourself here? #ChooseChevening #MyCheveningJourney

Our Chevening Scholar Inthila Savathdy is making the most of her time in the πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§, uncovering hidden wonders along the way.
 
 From the National Monument of Scotland πŸ›οΈ &gt; Edinburgh Castle πŸ°β€”she's exploring it all.
 
 Can you see yourself here? #ChooseChevening #MyCheveningJourney
UK in Laos πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡±πŸ‡¦ (@ukinlaos) 's Twitter Profile Photo

β˜•οΈ Afternoon tea is a beloved British traditionπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§, but two questions spark debate: Milk or tea first? Jam or cream first on your scone? πŸ’¬ On #InternationalTeaDay, Ambassador Mel joins the fun and weighs in. Watch the video and share your cuppa together! βœ¨πŸ‘‡

UK in Laos πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡±πŸ‡¦ (@ukinlaos) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In part two of our #AfternoonTea series, Ambassador Mel celebrates #UKLaos70Years with a UK-Lao fusion, including Lao tofu Laap sandwiches, pandan coconut scones, & mango sticky rice tartlets. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡±πŸ‡¦ πŸŽ₯πŸ‘‡ Watch & see if you enjoy this new fusion creation!

UK in Laos πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡±πŸ‡¦ (@ukinlaos) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did you watch Satu – Year of the Rabbit at the 2025 European Film Festival! 🎬 The first UK–Lao co-production, directed by British filmmaker Joshua Trigg. The film follows a woman and a boy on a journey through Laos to find his mother. Thanks to the EU for hosting this festival!

Did you watch Satu – Year of the Rabbit at the 2025 European Film Festival! 🎬

The first UK–Lao co-production, directed by British filmmaker Joshua Trigg. The film follows a woman and a boy on a journey through Laos to find his mother. Thanks to the EU for hosting this festival!