Australia summons Laos ambassador, calls for serious charges in backpacker methanol deaths

Australia summoned Laos' ambassador to Canberra over methanol deaths of two Australians.

Australia expressed deep frustration and bitter disappointment with Laos' response.

Australia called for Laos to pursue the most serious charges in the case.

The deaths resulted from consuming methanol-contaminated alcohol.

The incident involves two Australian backpackers in Laos.