Vientiane: In a solemn ceremony on April 23, Buddhist monks, senior Party and state leaders, and family members escorted the ashes of the late General Khamtay Siphandone from Saphanthong Tai Temple in Sisattanak District to their final resting place at Vientiane’s National Cemetery. The former President and revolutionary leader will now rest alongside fellow patriots who sacrificed for Laos’ national liberation.
According to Lao News Agency, Politburo member and Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone also took part in the ceremony. At the event, General Chansamone Chanyalath, Politburo member and Deputy Prime Minister, delivered a eulogy on behalf of the Party and government leaders, and the Siphandone family. He commended General Khamtay for his nearly eight decades of revolutionary activity, highlighting his steadfast commitment to the Party’s policies and directions. General Chansamone praised his immense contributions to the Party’s revolutionary cause and his strategic vision that guided its expansion to victory.
General Khamtay passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at age 102. He was a key architect of Laos’ 1986 reform policies and played a pivotal role in both the revolution and the nation’s modernization.