LPA and CPLA Launch joint humanitarian and medical rescue exercise
Published: 2026-09-09 10:28:18 | Written : Khamsavath Sengsaichame | Hits: 123 | Rating: 
(LPAN) On September 07, 2026, the Lao People's Army (LPA) and Chinese People's Liberation Army (CPLA) officially launched their joint humanitarian medical rescue exercise, codenamed "Peace Train 2026," .The ceremony was co-chaired by Maj. Gen. Chandy Soulivongsak, Director of the General Logistics Department and Col. Wu Tan, Director of the Medical Health of Support Logistics Department of the CPLA, and there were leadership committees from four General Departments and concerning officers taking part in.
The joint humanitarian and medical rescue exercise, under the Co-Chair of Director of Military Medical Department, Brig. Gen. Khampheng Phoommakeo, on behalf of the LPA, and Deputy Director of Military Medical Department, Col. Song Saiping, and Defense Attaché of the Chinese Embassy to Laos, Col. Li Ping, on behalf of the CPLA, in which there were a great number of military medical officers from both sides participating the joint exercise.
The exercise coincides with two major diplomatic milestones: the 65th anniversary of Laos-China diplomatic relations and the 5th anniversary of the operations of the Laos-China Railway.
The exercise involves 710 personnel, comprising 560 Lao officers and medical staff (including 263 trainees) and 150 CPLA participants. The scenario simulates mass-casualty response operations following a severe natural disaster caused by torrential rain and violent storms, resulting in widespread displacement, severe trauma injuries, fractures, and respiratory crises.
The joint operation will take to 16 days finish.
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