
The head of the observer delegation from Laos, Major General Ophat Khomatan, highly appreciated the organization, master classes and demonstration of equipment at the Center-2026 exercises in the Chelyabinsk region, expressing hope for continued cooperation between Russia and Laos.
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The strategic command and staff exercise "Center-2026" takes place in Russia from September 28 to October 3 and is associated with the CSTO command and staff exercise "Interaction-2026". Observers from Laos participate as guests.
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Major General Ophat Khomatan, head of the observation delegation from Laos at the Center 2026 exercise, praised the organization and master classes.
He also noted the demonstration of equipment, including UAVs and mine clearance equipment, and expressed hope for continued cooperation between Russia and Laos.
CHELYABINSK REGION, October 2 - RIA Novosti. The head of the observer delegation from Laos at the Center-2026 exercise, Major General Ophat Khomatan, highly praised the organization, master classes and equipment demonstrated at the exercise.
“I really like the organization itself, the living conditions, they conduct very interesting classes, master classes, demonstrations of equipment - UAVs, mine-clearing equipment,” said the military man.
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He also expressed hope for continued cooperation between Russia and Laos.
Earlier, the press secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov said that the strategic command and staff exercise "Center-2026" is taking place in Russia from September 28 to October 3, it is associated with the CSTO command and staff exercise "Interaction-2026". Russian President Vladimir Putin observed what was happening at the Chebarkulsky training ground in the Chelyabinsk region as part of the exercise on Friday.
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Cooperation between Russia and Laos in the military sphere will continue after the Center-2026 exercises
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