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Laos and Russia began a military exercise Wednesday in the far east region of Primorsky, according to a statement.

The Russian Defense Ministry said an opening ceremony for the Laros-2024 joint military exercise was held at the Sergeevsky training ground.

It said Laotian servicemen will practice "all stages of practical actions in single combat formations" with units of Russia's Eastern Military District.

It added that the Laotian contingent arrived Tuesday in Vladivostok.

The exercise will last until Sept. 26.​​​​​​​