On 30 May 2023, Ms. Jirusaya Birananda, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission, Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane, attended the opening ceremony of International Children’s Day and National Tree Plantation Day at Lao-ITECC exhibition hall, Vientiane. H.E. Mr. Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune, Deputy Prime Minister of the Lao PDR presided over the event. H.E. Mr. Monexay Laomoaxong, Secretary General of Lao Youth Union and high-ranking representatives from the Government of Lao PDR also attended. Activities included children’s talent shows and competition of children marching bands from provinces in the Lao PDR. The Royal Thai Embassy, Vientiane has continuously made contribution to Lao Youth Union to organise International Children’s Day events. This regular support is the Embassy’s core policy to work with various organisations in Lao PDR for capacity building and promoting well-being of children, women, and people with disabilities.