Vientiane: At its inaugural session this morning, the National Assembly’s 10th legislature approved the cabinet members proposed by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone.
According to Lao News Agency, the confirmed leadership includes Mr. Saleumxay Kommasith as Deputy Prime Minister and Standing Member of the Cabinet, Mr. Khamphan Phommathat as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, and Mr. Thongsalith Mangnormek as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Sports. Gen. Khamlieng Outhakaysone is appointed as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, while Mr. Santiphab Phomvihane will serve as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane has been named Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ms. Bounkham Vorachit will serve as Governor of the Bank of the Lao PDR.
The approved list also includes Lt. Gen. Vanthong Kongmany as Minister of Public Security, Mr. Buakhong Nammavong as Minister and Head of the Prime Minister’s Office, and Dr. Baykham Khattiya as Minister of Health. Ms. Suanesavanh Vignaket will serve as Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Phoxay Sayasone as Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, and Mr. Leklay Sivilay as Minister of Public Works and Transport. Additionally, Mr. Malaithong Kommasith has been appointed as Minister of Industry and Commerce, Dr. Linkham Douangsavanh as Minister of Agriculture and Environment, and Mr. Santisouk Simmalavong as Minister of Technology and Communications.