Bouasone Bouphavanh, prime minister of Laos, addresses the ceremony.

Laos celebrates its National Pavilion Day on October 12 with a performance of song and dance and a fashion show at the Expo site.

Known as the "City of Charm," the Laos Pavilion in Zone A showcases its famous ancient city, Luang Prabang, and demonstrates connections between traditional and modern societies in urban life.

The country highlights the links between environmental protection and economic prosperity and the importance of sustainable urban development.