VIENTIANE, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Preparations for the election of members of the Lao National Assembly's 10th legislature and the fifth Provincial People's Councils are intensifying nationwide, as central and local election committees strengthen coordination to ensure a smooth, transparent and lawful process ahead of polling day on Feb. 22.
Across the provinces, election preparations are gaining momentum. In Savannakhet province, election officials met to review progress and strengthen coordination, emphasizing the importance of raising political awareness among eligible voters.
Authorities called for the timely and accurate completion of voter registration lists and urged creative public outreach that combines national guidance with local characteristics to encourage active participation.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Technology and Communications held a dissemination meeting to brief Party members and civil servants on election guidelines. ■