<div dir="ltr">The statement of interest and application is well prepared and aims to have a great impact. ISOC Nicaragua Chapter supports Laos' application. <div><br></div><div>--</div><div>Mario A. Aleman</div><div>Chair, ISOC Nicaragua Chapter</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Mar 19, 2026 at 9:07 AM Stuart Reid via Chapter-delegates <<a href="mailto:chapter-delegates@elists.isoc.org">chapter-delegates@elists.isoc.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div class="msg-6541125470431847360">
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The NY ISOC Chapter supports the application of the Laos Chapter. Their application is thorough and detailed, and we look forward to welcoming them into the ISOC family.</div>
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 19, 2026 6:21 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Umut Pajaro Velasquez <<a href="mailto:juanrapave@gmail.com" target="_blank">juanrapave@gmail.com</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Sohini Rajiyung via Chapter-delegates <<a href="mailto:chapter-delegates@elists.isoc.org" target="_blank">chapter-delegates@elists.isoc.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Chapter-delegates] Application to start an Internet Society Chapter: Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos)</font>
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<div style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">This is great to hear - We as South Africa ISOC Chapter support this application. </div>
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>From the ISOC Colombia Chapter we support the creation of this new chapter. The letter seems to have clear chapter objectives, and we think it is ready to be part of this community of ISOC's Chapter.<br>
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We recently received the application to start an <b>Internet Society Chapter in Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos)</b>. I have attached their application and kindly invite you to review it and share your comments by
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<p style="text-align:left;text-indent:0px;margin:0px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(36,36,36)">If you know of any active Internet Society members in Laos who are interested in joining this initiative, please let me know
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<p style="text-align:left;text-indent:0px;margin:0px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(36,36,36)">Your comments and input will help us make a final decision on this application and move to the next steps.<br>
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<p style="text-align:left;text-indent:0px;margin:0px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(36,36,36)">Thank you very much in advance for your feedback!<br>
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