Boualapha: A handover ceremony for the Head of the Naphao International Border Checkpoint Management Committee was held on March 4 at Sang Lang Khang Warehouse in Boualapha District, Khammouane Province.
According to Lao News Agency, the ceremony was attended by Mr. Somchai Phanichan, Deputy Secretary of the Khammouane Provincial Party Committee responsible for political-ideological affairs and personnel work. The Head of the Provincial Finance Department and other invited officials were also present at the event.
During the ceremony, Mr. Souphat Sousengtay, Acting Head of the Management Committee, presented a report summarizing the leadership performance and task implementation during his tenure. He also outlined strategic directions for future operations at the international checkpoint.
A representative of the Provincial Organization Committee read Decision No. 468/GOK, issued by the Governor of Khammouane Province, officially appointing Mr. Bounkham Xayyaseng, former Deputy Head of the Provincial Financ
e Department, as the new Head of the Naphao International Border Checkpoint Management Committee.
The appointment decree was presented by Mr. Somchai Phanichan, and the formal signing of the handover memorandum between the outgoing Acting Head and the newly appointed Head marked the official transition of leadership.