Australia-Laos Relations Quiz

What is the estimated budget for the second phase of BEQUAL, the Basic Education program?

• AU$30 million

• AU$16 million

• AU$28 million

• AU$20 million

Who announced the support for the second phase of BEQUAL during the official visit to Laos?

• Ms Marise Payne

• Mr Saleumxay Kommasith

• Mr Will Nankervis

• Mr Somsack Pongkhao

What is the purpose of BEQUAL Phase 2 according to Minister Payne?

• To complete a national roll-out of the curriculum for primary education

• To provide technical assistance for people in Laos

• To invest in infrastructure and agriculture

• To support economic and social development

What is the focus of the Laos-Australia Institute's funding extension?

• Investing in trade and investment

• Supporting economic and social development

• Delivering highly skilled professionals to the Lao labour market

• Providing training and technical assistance for people in Laos

When did Laos and Australia establish diplomatic ties?

• 1950

• 1952

• 1970

• 1960

What is Australia committed to supporting Laos for in 2024?

• Asean Chair year preparations

• Human resource development

• Trade and investment

• Response to the Covid pandemic

What was funded and built by Australia to ease travel across the Mekong River?

• The first Lao-Cambodia Friendship Bridge

• The first Lao-Vietnam Friendship Bridge

• The first Lao-Myanmar Friendship Bridge

• The first Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge