The US-ASEAN Business Council is committed to strengthening US-Laos relations. The Council remains supportive of the steps the Lao government is taking to meet the requirements of their WTO Membership. Through its strong relationships with the Lao Embassy in Washington and the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane, the Council informs members and key stakeholders of the latest opportunities and happenings in the U.S. – Lao bilateral relationship. In the 2011, the Council organized its first full Business Mission to Laos in recent memory. We look forward to continuing our engagement with the Lao government.