Saysomphone Phomvihane (Lao: ໄຊສົມພອນ ພົມວິຫານ; born 14 December 1956) is a Laotian politician and member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP). He is the son of former LPRP General Secretary Kaysone Phomvihane and Thongvin Phomvihane.[1] He served as Chairman of the Central Committee of the Lao Front for National Construction. He currently serves as President of the National Assembly.
Saysomphone Phomvihane | |
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ໄຊສົມພອນ ພົມວິຫານ | |
President of the National Assembly of Laos | |
Assumed office 22 March 2021 | |
Preceded by | Pany Yathotou |
Chairman of the Central Committee of the Lao Front for National Construction | |
In office 2016 – 15 March 2021 | |
Preceded by | Phandoungchit Vongsa |
Succeeded by | Sinlavong Khoutphaitoun |
Minister of Finance | |
In office 1995 – 24 February 1998 | |
Prime Minister | Khamtai Siphandon |
Preceded by | Khamsay Souphanouvong |
Succeeded by | Khamphoui Keoboualapha |
Personal details | |
Born | Houaphanh Province, Laos | 14 December 1956
Political party | Lao People's Revolutionary Party |
Relatives | Kaysone (father) Thongvin (mother) Santiphap (brother) Sanyahak (brother) Thongsavanh (brother) |
Occupation | Politician |
He was elected to the LPRP Central Committee at the 5th National Congress,[1] and to the LPRP Politburo at the 10th National Congress.
References
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edit- ^ a b Stuart-Fox 2008, p. 385.
Bibliography
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- Stuart-Fox, Martin (2008). Historical Dictionary of Laos. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-81086-411-5.