Vientiane:The 8th Party Congress of the Cabinet Committee has concluded with the election of new leadership and the adoption of significant future plans. Chaired by Phet Phomphiphak, Member of the Politburo and Secretary of the Party Central Committee, the Congress reviewed achievements and set objectives for the next five years.
According to Lao News Agency, the Congress adopted the Political Report and Development Plan, evaluating the implementation of resolutions from the 7th Party Congress. Achievements highlighted included enhancing the Cabinet's support to the Party Central Committee, restructuring, improving Party and cadre development, and expanding mass organisation activities.
The five-year Development Plan features four major plans, 24 priority projects, and 81 activities, with an implementation rate of 79.1%. For 2026-2030, the Congress approved new priorities aimed at strengthening the Cabinet's leadership and advisory roles, including seven programmes and 42 projects.
The Congress also recognized the performance of the 7th Party Committee (2021-2025) for maintaining unity and guiding political responsibilities. A new 15-member 8th Party Committee was elected, with Phet Phomphiphak re-elected as Secretary. Phakharn Insaeng was elected Deputy Secretary, and Mixay Phomkhe as Chairman of the Party Inspection Committee.
Vilay Lakhamfong, Member of the Politburo, praised past achievements and urged the new committee to implement the Congress resolutions effectively, ensuring the Cabinet's continued support to the Party Central Committee while modernising its operations.