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 | |
|---|---|
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 | 14 December 1956 Houaphanh Province, Laos |
| Nationality | Laotian |
| 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.
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Books:
- Stuart-Fox, Martin (2008). Historical Dictionary of Laos. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-81086-411-5.