VO Laos to celebrate 39 years of development INTRO: Laos has made significant progress in the 39 years since its liberation in 1975, but will need to work hard .\r
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VO President Choummaly Sayasone makes the observation Laos takes stock of development success INTRO: The numerous events of political and historic .\r
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VO Party and state leaders placed wreaths at the Unknown Soldier Monument on the 39th anniversary celebrations for National Day on December 2 INTRO: .\r
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VO Laos will join the world celebrating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26 INTRO: To mark International Day Against .