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Executive branch Laos, in 35 editions.
The entry for Laos published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 28
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024- president,
- chairman and five vice chairmen of the Council of Ministers,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
president, chairman and five vice chairmen of the Council of Ministers, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
- president,
- chairman and four vice chairmen of the Council of Ministers,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
president, chairman and five four vice chairmen of the Council of Ministers, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- chairman and two vice chairmen of the Council of Ministers,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President KAYSONE PHOMVIHAN (since 15 August 1991)
- Head of Government:
- Chairman of the Council of Ministers Gen. KHAMTAI SIPHANDON (since 15 August 1991)
Published as “Elections”
- Supreme People's Assembly:
- last held on 26 March 1989 (next to be held NA);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (79 total) number of seats by party NA
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, chairman and two vice chairmen of the Council of Ministers,
Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
President KAYSONE PHOMVIHAN (since 15 August 1991)
Head of Government:
Chairman of the Council of Ministers Gen. KHAMTAI SIPHANDON (since 15 August
1991)
Supreme People's Assembly:
last held on 26 March 1989 (next to be held NA); results - percent of vote
by party NA; seats - (79 total) number of seats by party NA
Published as “Elections”
- Third National Assembly:
- last held on 20 December 1992 (next to be held NA);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (85 total) number of seats by party NA
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister and two deputy prime ministers,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President NOUHAK Phoumsavan (since 25 November 1992)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Gen. KHAMTAI Siphandon (since 15 August 1991)
Rewritten: too little of the 1992 text remains to mark the changes.
Third National Assembly:
last held on 20 December 1992 (next to be held NA); results - percent of
vote by party NA; seats - (85 total) number of seats by party NA
president, prime minister and two deputy prime ministers, Council of
Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
President NOUHAK Phoumsavan (since 25 November 1992)
Head of Government: Prime Minister Gen. KHAMTAI Siphandon (since 15 August 1991)
The entry for Laos did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President NOUHAK PHOUMSAVAN (since 25 November 1992)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Gen. KHAMTAI SIPHANDON (since 15 August 1991)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; appointed by the president, approved by the Assembly
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President NOUHAK PHOUMSAVAN (since 25 November 1992)
head of government: Prime Minister Gen. KHAMTAI SIPHANDON (since 15
August 1991)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; appointed by the president, approved by
the Assembly
- chief of state:
- President NOUHAK PHOUMSAVAN (since 25 November 1992) was elected for a five-year term by the National Assembly
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Gen. KHAMTAI SIPHANDON (since 15 August 1991) was appointed for a five-year term by the president with the approval of the National Assembly; Deputy Prime Minister KHAMPHOUI KEOBOUALAPHA (since NA)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers was appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly
chief of state: President NOUHAK PHOUMSAVAN (since 25 November 1992)
was elected for a five-year term by the National Assembly
head of government: Prime Minister Gen. KHAMTAI SIPHANDON (since 15
August 1991) was appointed for a five-year term by the president
with the approval of the National Assembly; Deputy Prime Minister
KHAMPHOUI KEOBOUALAPHA (since NA)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers was appointed by the president,
approved by
- chief of state :
- President NOUHAK PHOUMSAVAN (appointed 25 November 1992 by the Supreme People's Assembly to succeed KAYSONE PHOMVIHAN who died in office; elected by the new National Assembly 22 February 1993);
- Vice President SISAVAT KEOBOUNPHAN (since 20 April 1996 when the position of vice president was first created)
- head of government :
- Prime Minister Gen. KHAMTAI SIPHANDON (since 15 August 1991); Deputy Prime Ministers KHAMPHOUI KEOBOUALAPHA (since 15 August 1991) and BOUNGNANG VOLACHIT (since 20 April 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly
- elections :
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 22 February 1993 (next to be held NA 1998);
- prime minister appointed by the president with the approval of the National Assembly for a five-year term
- election results:
- NOUHAK PHOUMSAVAN elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state : President NOUHAK PHOUMSAVAN (appointed 25 November
1992 by the Supreme People's Assembly to succeed KAYSONE PHOMVIHAN who
died in office; elected by the new National Assembly 22 February
1993); Vice President SISAVAT KEOBOUNPHAN (since 20 April 1996 when
the position of vice president was first created)
head of government : Prime Minister Gen. KHAMTAI SIPHANDON (since 15
August 1991); Deputy Prime Ministers KHAMPHOUI KEOBOUALAPHA (since 15
August 1991) and BOUNGNANG VOLACHIT (since 20 April 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by
the National Assembly
elections : president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year
term; election last held 22 February 1993 (next to be held NA 1998);
prime minister appointed by the president with the approval of the
National Assembly for a five-year term
election results: NOUHAK PHOUMSAVAN elected president; percent of
National Assembly vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President KHAMTAI Siphandon (elected 26 February 1998 by the National People's Assembly to succeed NOUHAK PHOUMSAVAN who retired);
- Vice President OUDOM Khattiya (since 26 February 1998)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister SISAVAT Keobounphan (since 26 February 1998);
- Deputy Prime Ministers KHAMPHOUI Keoboualapha (since 15 August 1991), BOUNGNANG Volachit (since 20 April 1996), CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 26 February 1998), SOMSAVAT Lengsavad (since 26 February 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 21 December 1997 (next to be held NA 2002);
- prime minister appointed by the president with the approval of the National Assembly for a five-year term
- election results:
- KHAMTAI Siphandon elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
chief of state : state: President NOUHAK PHOUMSAVAN (appointed 25 November KHAMTAI Siphandon (elected 26 February 19981992 by the Supreme National People's Assembly to succeed KAYSONE PHOMVIHAN NOUHAK PHOUMSAVAN whodied in office; elected by the new National Assembly 22 February retired); Vice President
1993);SISAVAT KEOBOUNPHAN OUDOM Khattiya (since 20 April 1996 when 26 February 1998)
the position of vice president was first created)
head of government : government: Prime Minister Gen. KHAMTAI SIPHANDON SISAVAT Keobounphan (since 15 26August 1991); February 1998); Deputy Prime Ministers KHAMPHOUI KEOBOUALAPHA Keoboualapha (since 15
15 August 1991) and 1991), BOUNGNANG VOLACHIT Volachit (since 20 April 1996) 1996), CHOUMMALI
Saignason (since 26 February 1998), SOMSAVAT Lengsavad (since 26
February 1998)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by
the National Assemblyelections : elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year
term; election last held 22 February 1993 21 December 1997 (next to be held NA 1998); 2002);
prime minister appointed by the president with the approval of the
National Assembly for a five-year term
election results: NOUHAK PHOUMSAVAN KHAMTAI Siphandon elected president; percent of
National Assembly vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President KHAMTAI Siphandon (since 26 February 1998); Vice President OUDOM Khattiya (since 26 February 1998)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister SISAVAT Keobounphan (since 26 February 1998);
- Senior Deputy Prime Minister BOUNGNANG Volachit (since 20 April 1996);
- Deputy Prime Ministers KHAMPHOUI Keoboualapha (since 15 August 1991), CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 26 February 1998), SOMSAVAT Lengsavad (since 26 February 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 21 December 1997 (next to be held NA 2002);
- prime minister appointed by the president with the approval of the National Assembly for a five-year term
- election results:
- KHAMTAI Siphandon elected president; percent of National Assembly vote--NA
chief of state: President KHAMTAI Siphandon (elected (since 26 February 1998by the National People's Assembly to succeed NOUHAK PHOUMSAVAN who 1998); Vice President OUDOM Khattiya (since 26 February 1998)
retired);
head of government: Prime Minister SISAVAT Keobounphan (since 26
February 1998); Senior Deputy Prime Minister BOUNGNANG Volachit
(since 20 April 1996); Deputy Prime Ministers KHAMPHOUI Keoboualapha (since
(since 15 August 1991), BOUNGNANG Volachit (since 20 April 1996), CHOUMMALI
1998), SOMSAVAT Lengsavad (since 26
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by
by the National Assembly
elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year
five-year term; election last held 21 December 1997 (next to be held
NA 2002);
approval of the
election results: KHAMTAI Siphandon elected president; percent of
National Assembly vote - NA vote--NA
- chief of state:
- President KHAMTAI Siphandon (since 26 February 1998);
- note - currently the position of vice president is vacant;
- Vice President OUDOM Khattiya died on 9 December 1999 and a replacement has not yet been named
- head of government:
- Prime Minister SISAVAT Keobounphan (since 26 February 1998);
- Senior Deputy Prime Minister BOUN-NHANG Vorachith (since 20 April 1996);
- Deputy Prime Ministers CHOUMMALI Saygnasone (since 26 February 1998), SOMSAVAT Lengsavad (since 26 February 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 21 December 1997 (next to be held NA 2002);
- prime minister appointed by the president with the approval of the National Assembly for a five-year term
- election results:
- KHAMTAI Siphandon elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
chief of state: President KHAMTAI Siphandon (since 26 February(since 26 February 1998) died on 9 December 1999 and a replacement has not yet been named
head of government: Prime Minister SISAVAT Keobounphan (since 26BOUNGNANG VolachitBOUN-NHANG Vorachith (since 20 April 1996); Deputy Prime Ministers KHAMPHOUI Keoboualapha CHOUMMALI
(since 15 August 1991),Saignason Saygnasone (since 26 February
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved
elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a
election results: KHAMTAI Siphandon elected president; percent ofvote--NA vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Gen. KHAMTAI Siphandon (since 26 February 1998) and Vice President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since NA March 2001) head of government: Prime Minister BOUNGNANG Volachit (since NA March 2001); Deputy Prime Ministers THONGLOUN Sisolit (since NA March 2001), SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term; election last held 21 December 1997 (next to be held NA 2002); prime minister appointed by the president with the approval of the National Assembly for a five-year term election results: KHAMTAI Siphandon elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA%
chief of state: President Gen. KHAMTAI Siphandon (since 26 February 1998); note - currently the position of vice president is vacant; 1998) and Vice President OUDOM Khattiya died on 9 December 1999 and a replacement has not yet been namedLt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since NA March 2001) head of government: Prime Minister SISAVAT Keobounphan (since 26 February 1998); Senior Deputy Prime Minister BOUN-NHANG Vorachith BOUNGNANG Volachit (since 20 April 1996); NA March 2001); Deputy Prime Ministers CHOUMMALI Saygnasone THONGLOUN Sisolit (since 26 February 1998), NA March 2001), SOMSAVAT Lengsavad Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998)NA NA%
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President Gen. KHAMTAI Siphandon (since 26 February 1998) and Vice President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 27 March 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister BOUNGNANG Volachit (since 27 March 2001); First Deputy Prime Minister Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since NA May 2002), Deputy Prime Minister THONGLOUN Sisolit (since 27 March 2001), and Deputy Prime Minister SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 24 February 2002 (next to be held NA 2007);
- prime minister appointed by the president with the approval of the National Assembly for a five-year term
- election results:
- KHAMTAI Siphandon elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA%
chief of state: President Gen. KHAMTAI Siphandon (since 26 February 1998) and Vice President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since NA 27 March 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister BOUNGNANG Volachit (since NA 27 March 2001); First Deputy Prime Ministers Minister Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since NA May 2002), Deputy Prime Minister THONGLOUN Sisolit (since NA 27 March 2001), and Deputy Prime Minister SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly
elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term; election last held 21 December 1997 24 February 2002 (next to be held NA 2002); 2007); prime minister appointed by the president with the approval of the National Assembly for a five-year term
election results: KHAMTAI Siphandon elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA%
- chief of state:
- President Gen. KHAMTAI Siphadon (since 26 February 1998) and Vice President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 27 March 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister BOUNGNANG Volachit (since 27 March 2001); First Deputy Prime Minister Bouasone BOUPHAVANH (since 3 October 2003) Deputy Prime Minister Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), Deputy Prime Minister THONGLOUN Sisolit (since 27 March 2001), and Deputy Prime Minister SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 24 February 2002 (next to be held in 2007);
- prime minister appointed by the president with the approval of the National Assembly for a five-year term
- election results:
- KHAMTAI Siphandon elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA%
chief of state: President Gen. KHAMTAI Siphandon Siphadon (since 26 February 1998) and Vice President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 27 March 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister BOUNGNANG Volachit (since 27 March 2001); First Deputy Prime Minister Bouasone BOUPHAVANH (since 3 October 2003) Deputy Prime Minister Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since NA May 2002), Deputy Prime Minister THONGLOUN Sisolit (since 27 March 2001), and Deputy Prime Minister SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly
elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term; election last held 24 February 2002 (next to be held NA in 2007); prime minister appointed by the president with the approval of the National Assembly for a five-year term
election results: KHAMTAI Siphandon elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA%
- chief of state:
- President Gen. KHAMTAI Siphadon (since 26 February 1998) and Vice President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 27 March 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister BOUNGNANG Volachit (since 27 March 2001); First Deputy Prime Minister Bouasone BOUPHAVANH (since 3 October 2003) Deputy Prime Minister Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), Deputy Prime Minister THONGLOUN Sisolit (since 27 March 2001), and Deputy Prime Minister SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 24 February 2002 (next to be held in 2007);
- prime minister appointed by the president with the approval of the National Assembly for a five-year term
- election results:
- KHAMTAI Siphadon elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA%
chief of state: President Gen. KHAMTAI Siphadon (since 26 February 1998) and Vice President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 27 March 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister BOUNGNANG Volachit (since 27 March 2001); First Deputy Prime Minister Bouasone BOUPHAVANH (since 3 October 2003) Deputy Prime Minister Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), Deputy Prime Minister THONGLOUN Sisolit (since 27 March 2001), and Deputy Prime Minister SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly
elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term; election last held 24 February 2002 (next to be held in 2007); prime minister appointed by the president with the approval of the National Assembly for a five-year term
election results: KHAMTAI Siphandon Siphadon elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA%
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 8 June 2006) and Vice President BOUN-GNANG Volachit (since 8 June 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister BOUASONE Bouphavanh (since 8 June 2006); Deputy Prime Minister Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), Deputy Prime Minister Maj. Gen. DOUANGCHAI Phichit [since 8 June 2006], Deputy Prime Minister SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998), and Deputy Prime Minister THONGLOUN Sisolit (since 27 March 2001)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms;
- election last held 8 June 2006 (next to be held in 2011);
- prime minister nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term
- election results:
- CHOUMMALI Saignason elected president;
- BOUN-GNANG Volachit elected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 100%;
- BOUASONE Bouphavanh elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 97%
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. KHAMTAI Siphadon CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 26 February 1998) 8 June 2006) and Vice President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason BOUN-GNANG Volachit (since 27 March 2001) 8 June 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister BOUNGNANG Volachit (since 27 March 2001); First Deputy Prime Minister Bouasone BOUPHAVANH BOUASONE Bouphavanh (since 3 October 2003) 8 June 2006); Deputy Prime Minister Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), Deputy Prime Minister THONGLOUN Sisolit (since 27 March 2001), and Maj. Gen. DOUANGCHAI Phichit [since 8 June 2006], Deputy Prime Minister SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998) 1998), and Deputy Prime Minister THONGLOUN Sisolit (since 27 March 2001)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term; terms; election last held 24 February 2002 8 June 2006 (next to be held in 2007); 2011); prime minister appointed nominated by the president with the approval of and elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term
election results: KHAMTAI Siphadon CHOUMMALI Saignason elected president; BOUN-GNANG Volachit elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA% 100%; BOUASONE Bouphavanh elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - 97%
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 8 June 2006); Vice President BOUN-GNANG Volachit (since 8 June 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister BOUASONE Bouphavanh (since 8 June 2006); Deputy Prime Ministers Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), Maj. Gen. DOUANGCHAI Phichit (since 8 June 2006), SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998), and THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 27 March 2001)
- cabinet:
- Ministers appointed by president, approved by National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by National Assembly for five-year terms;
- election last held 8 June 2006 (next to be held in 2011);
- prime minister nominated by president and elected by National Assembly for five-year term
- election results:
- CHOUMMALI Saignason elected president;
- BOUN-GNANG Volachit elected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 100%;
- BOUASONE Bouphavanh elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 97%
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 8 June 2006) and 2006); Vice President BOUN-GNANG Volachit (since 8 June 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister BOUASONE Bouphavanh (since 8 June 2006); Deputy Prime Minister Ministers Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), Deputy Prime Minister Maj. Gen. DOUANGCHAI Phichit [since (since 8 June 2006], Deputy Prime Minister 2006), SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998), and Deputy Prime Minister THONGLOUN Sisolit Sisoulit (since 27 March 2001)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms; election last held 8 June 2006 (next to be held in 2011); prime minister nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term
election results: CHOUMMALI Saignason elected president; BOUN-GNANG Volachit elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - 100%; BOUASONE Bouphavanh elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - 97%
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 8 June 2006); Vice President BOUN-GNANG Volachit (since 8 June 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister BOUASONE Bouphavanh (since 8 June 2006); Deputy Prime Ministers Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), Maj. Gen. DOUANGCHAI Phichit (since 8 June 2006), SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998), and THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 27 March 2001)
- cabinet:
- Ministers appointed by president, approved by National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by National Assembly for five-year terms;
- election last held 8 June 2006 (next to be held in 2011);
- prime minister nominated by president and elected by National Assembly for five-year term
- election results:
- CHOUMMALI Saignason elected president;
- BOUN-GNANG Volachit elected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 100%;
- BOUASONE Bouphavanh elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 97%
chief of state:
President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 8 June 2006); Vice President BOUN-GNANG Volachit (since 8 June 2006)
head of government:
Prime Minister BOUASONE Bouphavanh (since 8 June 2006); Deputy Prime Ministers Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), Maj. Gen. DOUANGCHAI Phichit (since 8 June 2006), SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998), and THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 27 March 2001)
cabinet:
Ministers appointed by president, approved by National Assembly
elections:
president and vice president elected by National Assembly for five-year terms; election last held 8 June 2006 (next to be held in 2011); prime minister nominated by president and elected by National Assembly for five-year term
election results:
CHOUMMALI Saignason elected president; BOUN-GNANG Volachit elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - 100%; BOUASONE Bouphavanh elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - 97%
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 8 June 2006); Vice President BOUN-GNANG Volachit (since 8 June 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister THONGSING Thammavong (since 24 December 2010); Deputy Prime Ministers Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), Lt. Gen. DOUANGCHAI Phichit (since 8 June 2006), SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998), and THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 27 March 2001)
- cabinet:
Ministers appointed by president, approved by National Assembly
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected by National Assembly for five-year terms;
- election last held on 8 June 2006 (next to be held in 2011);
- prime minister nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly for five-year term
- election results:
- CHOUMMALI Saignason elected president;
- BOUN-GNANG Volachit elected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 100%;
- BOUASONE Bouphavanh elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 97%
chief of state:
President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 8 June 2006); Vice President BOUN-GNANG Volachit (since 8 June 2006)
head of government:
Prime Minister BOUASONE Bouphavanh THONGSING Thammavong (since 8 June 2006); 24 December 2010); Deputy Prime Ministers Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), Maj. Lt. Gen. DOUANGCHAI Phichit (since 8 June 2006), SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998), and THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 27 March 2001)
cabinet:
Ministers appointed by president, approved by National Assembly
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elections:
president and vice president elected by National Assembly for five-year terms; election last held on 8 June 2006 (next to be held in 2011); prime minister nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly for five-year term
election results:
CHOUMMALI Saignason elected president; BOUN-GNANG Volachit elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - 100%; BOUASONE Bouphavanh elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - 97%
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 8 June 2006); Vice President BOUN-GNANG Volachit (since 8 June 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister THONGSING Thammavong (since 24 December 2010); First Deputy Prime Minister Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), Prime Ministers Maj. Gen. DOUANGCHAI Phichit (since 8 June 2006), SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998), and THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 27 March 2001)
- cabinet:
Ministers appointed by president, approved by National Assembly
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected by National Assembly for five-year terms;
- election last held on 8 June 2006 (next to be held in 2011);
- prime minister nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly for five-year term
- election results:
- CHOUMMALI Saignason elected president;
- BOUN-GNANG Volachit elected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 100%;
- BOUASONE Bouphavanh elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 97%
chief of state:
President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 8 June 2006); Vice President BOUN-GNANG Volachit (since 8 June 2006)
head of government:
Prime Minister THONGSING Thammavong (since 24 December 2010); First Deputy Prime Ministers Minister Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), Lt. Prime Ministers Maj. Gen. DOUANGCHAI Phichit (since 8 June 2006), SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998), and THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 27 March 2001)
cabinet:
Ministers appointed by president, approved by National Assembly
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elections:
president and vice president elected by National Assembly for five-year terms; election last held on 8 June 2006 (next to be held in 2011); prime minister nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly for five-year term
election results:
CHOUMMALI Saignason elected president; BOUN-GNANG Volachit elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - 100%; BOUASONE Bouphavanh elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - 97%
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 8 June 2006); Vice President BOUN-GNANG Volachit (since 8 June 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister THONGSING Thammavong (since 24 December 2010); First Deputy Prime Minister Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), Deputy Prime Ministers Maj. Gen. DOUANGCHAI Phichit (since 8 June 2006), SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998), and THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 27 March 2001)
- cabinet:
Ministers appointed by president, approved by National Assembly
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected by National Assembly for five-year terms;
- election last held on 30 April 2011 (next to be held in 2016);
- prime minister nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly for five-year term
- election results:
- CHOUMMALI Saignason elected president;
- BOUN-GNANG Volachit elected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA;
- THONGSING Thammavong elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA%
chief of state:
President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 8 June 2006); Vice President BOUN-GNANG Volachit (since 8 June 2006)
head of government:
Prime Minister THONGSING Thammavong (since 24 December 2010); First Deputy Prime Minister Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), Deputy Prime Ministers Maj. Gen. DOUANGCHAI Phichit (since 8 June 2006), SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998), and THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 27 March 2001)
cabinet:
Ministers appointed by president, approved by National Assembly
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elections:
president and vice president elected by National Assembly for five-year terms; election last held on 8 June 2006 30 April 2011 (next to be held in 2011); 2016); prime minister nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly for five-year term
election results:
CHOUMMALI Saignason elected president; BOUN-GNANG Volachit elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - 100%; BOUASONE Bouphavanh NA; THONGSING Thammavong elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - 97% NA%
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 8 June 2006); Vice President BOUN-GNANG Volachit (since 8 June 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister THONGSING Thammavong (since 24 December 2010); First Deputy Prime Minister Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), Deputy Prime Ministers Maj. Gen. DOUANGCHAI Phichit (since 8 June 2006), SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998), and THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 27 March 2001)
- cabinet:
Ministers appointed by president, approved by National Assembly
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected by National Assembly for five-year terms;
- election last held on 30 April 2011 (next to be held in 2016);
- prime minister nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly for five-year term
- election results:
- CHOUMMALI Saignason elected president;
- BOUN-GNANG Volachit elected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA;
- THONGSING Thammavong elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA
chief of state:
President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 8 June 2006); Vice President BOUN-GNANG Volachit (since 8 June 2006)
head of government:
Prime Minister THONGSING Thammavong (since 24 December 2010); First Deputy Prime Minister Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), Deputy Prime Ministers Maj. Gen. DOUANGCHAI Phichit (since 8 June 2006), SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998), and THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 27 March 2001)
cabinet:
Ministers appointed by president, approved by National Assembly
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elections:
president and vice president elected by National Assembly for five-year terms; election last held on 30 April 2011 (next to be held in 2016); prime minister nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly for five-year term
election results:
CHOUMMALI Saignason elected president; BOUN-GNANG Volachit elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA; THONGSING Thammavong elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - NA% NA
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 8 June 2006); Vice President BOUN-GNANG Volachit (since 8 June 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister THONGSING Thammavong (since 24 December 2010); First Deputy Prime Minister Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), Deputy Prime Ministers SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998), THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 27 March 2001), and [vacant]; note - Deputy Prime Minister Maj. Gen. DOUANGCHAI Phichit was killed in a 17 May 2014 plane crash and no replacement has yet been named
- cabinet:
ministers appointed by president, approved by National Assembly
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected by National Assembly for five-year terms;
- election last held on 30 April 2011 (next to be held in 2016);
- prime minister nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly for five-year term
- election results:
- CHOUMMALI Saignason elected president;
- BOUN-GNANG Volachit elected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA;
- THONGSING Thammavong elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA
chief of state:
President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 8 June 2006); Vice President BOUN-GNANG Volachit (since 8 June 2006)
head of government:
Prime Minister THONGSING Thammavong (since 24 December 2010); First Deputy Prime Minister Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), Deputy Prime Ministers Maj. Gen. DOUANGCHAI Phichit (since 8 June 2006), SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998), and THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 27 March 2001) 2001), and [vacant]; note - Deputy Prime Minister Maj. Gen. DOUANGCHAI Phichit was killed in a 17 May 2014 plane crash and no replacement has yet been named
cabinet:Ministers ministers appointed by president, approved by National Assembly
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elections:
president and vice president elected by National Assembly for five-year terms; election last held on 30 April 2011 (next to be held in 2016); prime minister nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly for five-year term
election results:
CHOUMMALI Saignason elected president; BOUN-GNANG Volachit elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA; THONGSING Thammavong elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason (since 8 June 2006); Vice President BOUN-GNANG Volachit (since 8 June 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister THONGSING Thammavong (since 24 December 2010); Deputy Prime Ministers SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998), THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 27 March 2001), Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), BOUNPON Bouttanavong (since July 2014), PHANKHAM Viphavan (since July 2014)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 30 April 2011 (next to be held in 2016);
- prime minister nominated by the president, elected by the National Assembly for 5-year term
- election results:
- CHOUMMALI Saignason (LPRP) reelected president;
- BOUN-GNANG Volachit reelected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA;
- THONGSING Thammavong elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA
chief of state:
head of government:First Deputy Prime Minister Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), Deputy Prime Ministers SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998), THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 27 March 2001), and [vacant]; note - Deputy Prime Minister Maj. Gen. DOUANGCHAI Phichit was killed in a 17 ASANG Laoli (since May 2014 plane crash and no replacement has yet been named 2002), BOUNPON Bouttanavong (since July 2014), PHANKHAM Viphavan (since July 2014)
cabinet:
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elections:five-year terms; a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 30 April 2011 (next to be held in 2016); prime minister nominated by the president and president, elected by the National Assembly for five-year 5-year term
election results:elected (LPRP) reelected president; BOUN-GNANG Volachit elected reelected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA; THONGSING Thammavong elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
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- chief of state:
- President BOUNNYANG Vorachit (since 20 April 2016); Vice President PHANKHAM Viphavan (since 20 April 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 20 April 2016);
- Deputy Prime Ministers BOUNTHONG Chitmani,
- SONXAI Siphandon,
- SOMDI Douangdi (since 20 April 2016)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 20 April 2016 (next to be held in 2021);
- prime minister nominated by the president, elected by the National Assembly for 5-year term
- election results:
- BOUNNYANG Vorachit (LPRP) elected president;
- PHANKHAM Viphavan (LPRP) elected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA;
- THONGLOUN Sisoulit (LPRP) elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. CHOUMMALI Saignason BOUNNYANG Vorachit (since 8 June 2006); 20 April 2016); Vice President BOUN-GNANG Volachit PHANKHAM Viphavan (since 8 June 2006) 20 April 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister THONGSING Thammavong THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 24 December 2010); 20 April 2016); Deputy Prime Ministers SOMSAVAT Lengsavat (since 26 February 1998), THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 27 March 2001), Maj. Gen. ASANG Laoli (since May 2002), BOUNPON Bouttanavong (since July 2014), PHANKHAM Viphavan BOUNTHONG Chitmani, SONXAI Siphandon, SOMDI Douangdi (since July 2014) 20 April 2016)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 30 20 April 2011 2016 (next to be held in 2016); 2021); prime minister nominated by the president, elected by the National Assembly for 5-year term
election results: CHOUMMALI Saignason BOUNNYANG Vorachit (LPRP) reelected elected president; BOUN-GNANG Volachit reelected PHANKHAM Viphavan (LPRP) elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA; THONGSING Thammavong THONGLOUN Sisoulit (LPRP) elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 22 March 2021);
- Vice President PANI Yathotou;
- Vice President BOUNTHONG Chitmani (since 22 March 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister PHANKHAM Viphavan (since 22 March 2021);
- Deputy Prime Ministers CHANSAMON Chan-gnalat, SONXAI Siphandon, KIKEO Khaikhamphithoun (since 22 March 2021)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 22 March 2021;
- prime minister nominated by the president, elected by the National Assembly for 5-year term
- election results:
- 2021: THONGLOUN Sisoulit (LPRP) elected president;
- National Assembly vote: 161-1;
- PANI Yathotou and BOUNTHONG Chitmani (LPRP) elected vice presidents;
- National Assembly vote NA;
- PHANKHAM Viphavan (LPRP) elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote: 158-3
- 2016: BOUNNYANG Vorachit (LPRP) elected president;
- PHANKHAM Viphavan (LPRP) elected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA;
- THONGLOUN Sisoulit (LPRP) elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA
chief of state: President BOUNNYANG Vorachit THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 20 April 2016); 22 March 2021); Vice President PHANKHAM Viphavan PANI Yathotou; Vice President BOUNTHONG Chitmani (since 20 April 2016) 22 March 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister THONGLOUN Sisoulit PHANKHAM Viphavan (since 20 April 2016); 22 March 2021); Deputy Prime Ministers BOUNTHONG Chitmani, CHANSAMON Chan-gnalat, SONXAI Siphandon, SOMDI Douangdi KIKEO Khaikhamphithoun (since 20 April 2016) 22 March 2021)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 20 April 2016 (next to be held in 2021); 22 March 2021; prime minister nominated by the president, elected by the National Assembly for 5-year term
election results:
2021: THONGLOUN Sisoulit (LPRP) elected president; National Assembly vote: 161-1; PANI Yathotou and BOUNTHONG Chitmani (LPRP) elected vice presidents; National Assembly vote NA; PHANKHAM Viphavan (LPRP) elected prime minister; National Assembly vote: 158-3
2016: BOUNNYANG Vorachit (LPRP) elected president; PHANKHAM Viphavan (LPRP) elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA; THONGLOUN Sisoulit (LPRP) elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 22 March 2021); Vice Presidents PANI Yathotou and BOUNTHONG Chitmani (since 22 March 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister PHANKHAM Viphavan (since 22 March 2021);
- Deputy Prime Ministers CHANSAMON Chan-gnalat, SONXAI Siphandon, KIKEO Khaikhamphithoun (since 22 March 2021);
- VILAI Lakhamfong, SALEUMXAI Kommasit (since June 2022)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 22 March 2021 (next to be held in March 2026);
- prime minister nominated by the president, elected by the National Assembly for 5-year term
- election results:
- 2021: THONGLOUN Sisoulit (LPRP) elected president;
- National Assembly vote: 161-1;
- PANI Yathotou and BOUNTHONG Chitmani (LPRP) elected vice presidents;
- National Assembly vote NA;
- PHANKHAM Viphavan (LPRP) elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote: 158-3
- 2016: BOUNNYANG Vorachit (LPRP) elected president;
- PHANKHAM Viphavan (LPRP) elected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA;
- THONGLOUN Sisoulit (LPRP) elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA
chief of state: President THONGLOUN Sisoulit (since 22 March 2021); Vice President Presidents PANI Yathotou; Vice President Yathotou and BOUNTHONG Chitmani (since 22 March 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister PHANKHAM Viphavan (since 22 March 2021); Deputy Prime Ministers CHANSAMON Chan-gnalat, SONXAI Siphandon, KIKEO Khaikhamphithoun (since 22 March 2021) 2021); VILAI Lakhamfong, SALEUMXAI Kommasit (since June 2022)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 22 March 2021; 2021 (next to be held in March 2026); prime minister nominated by the president, elected by the National Assembly for 5-year term
election results:
2021: THONGLOUN Sisoulit (LPRP) elected president; National Assembly vote: 161-1; PANI Yathotou and BOUNTHONG Chitmani (LPRP) elected vice presidents; National Assembly vote NA; PHANKHAM Viphavan (LPRP) elected prime minister; National Assembly vote: 158-3
2016: BOUNNYANG Vorachit (LPRP) elected president; PHANKHAM Viphavan (LPRP) elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA; THONGLOUN Sisoulit (LPRP) elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President THONGLOUN Sisoulith (since 22 March 2021); Vice Presidents PANI Yathotou and BOUNTHONG Chitmani (since 22 March 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister SONXAI Siphandon (since 30 December 2022)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and approved by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 22 March 2021 (next to be held in March 2026);
- prime minister nominated by the president, elected by the National Assembly for 5-year term
- election results:
- 2021: THONGLOUN Sisoulith elected president;
- National Assembly vote - THONGLOUN Sisoulith (LPRP161-1; PANI Yathotou and BOUNTHONG Chitmani (LPRP) elected vice presidents; National Assembly vote - NA; PHANKHAM Viphavan (LPRP) elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 158-3
- 2016: BOUNNYANG Vorachit (LPRP) elected president;
- PHANKHAM Viphavan (LPRP) elected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA;
- THONGLOUN Sisoulith (LPRP) elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA
chief of state: President THONGLOUN Sisoulit Sisoulith (since 22 March 2021); Vice Presidents PANI Yathotou and BOUNTHONG Chitmani (since 22 March 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister PHANKHAM Viphavan (since 22 March 2021); Deputy Prime Ministers CHANSAMON Chan-gnalat, SONXAI Siphandon, KIKEO Khaikhamphithoun (since 22 March 2021); VILAI Lakhamfong, SALEUMXAI Kommasit Siphandon (since June 30 December 2022)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president, president and approved by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 22 March 2021 (next to be held in March 2026); prime minister nominated by the president, elected by the National Assembly for 5-year term
election results:
2021: THONGLOUN Sisoulit (LPRP) Sisoulith elected president; National Assembly vote: 161-1; vote - THONGLOUN Sisoulith (LPRP161-1; PANI Yathotou and BOUNTHONG Chitmani (LPRP) elected vice presidents; National Assembly vote - NA; PHANKHAM Viphavan (LPRP) elected prime minister; National Assembly vote: vote - 158-3
2016: BOUNNYANG Vorachit (LPRP) elected president; PHANKHAM Viphavan (LPRP) elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA; THONGLOUN Sisoulit Sisoulith (LPRP) elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President THONGLOUN Sisoulith (since 22 March 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister SONEXAY (also spelled SONXAI) Siphandon (since 30 December 2022)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and approved by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 22 March 2021 (next to be held in March 2026);
- prime minister nominated by the president, elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term
- election results:
- 2021: THONGLOUN Sisoulith (LPRP) elected president;
- National Assembly vote - 161-1;
- PHANKHAM Viphavanh (LPRP) elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - 158-3
- 2016: BOUNNHANG Vorachit (LPRP) elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA;
- THONGLOUN Sisoulith (LPRP) elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA
chief of state: President THONGLOUN Sisoulith (since 22 March 2021); Vice Presidents PANI Yathotou and BOUNTHONG Chitmani (since 22 March 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister SONXAI SONEXAY (also spelled SONXAI) Siphandon (since 30 December 2022)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and approved by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 22 March 2021 (next to be held in March 2026); prime minister nominated by the president, elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term
election results:
2021: THONGLOUN Sisoulith elected president; National Assembly vote - THONGLOUN Sisoulith (LPRP161-1; PANI Yathotou and BOUNTHONG Chitmani (LPRP) elected vice presidents; president; National Assembly vote - NA; 161-1; PHANKHAM Viphavan Viphavanh (LPRP) elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 158-3
2016: BOUNNYANG BOUNNHANG Vorachit (LPRP) elected president; PHANKHAM Viphavan (LPRP) elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA; THONGLOUN Sisoulith (LPRP) elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President THONGLOUN Sisoulith (since 22 March 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister SONEXAY (also spelled SONXAI) Siphandon (since 30 December 2022)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president and approved by the National Assembly
- election/appointment process:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- prime minister nominated by the president, elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term
- most recent election date:
- 22 March 2021
- election results:
- 2021: THONGLOUN Sisoulith (LPRP) elected president;
- National Assembly vote - 161-1;
- PHANKHAM Viphavanh (LPRP) elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - 158-3
- 2016: BOUNNHANG Vorachit (LPRP) elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA;
- THONGLOUN Sisoulith (LPRP) elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA
- expected date of next election:
- March 2026
note: President THONGLOUN Sisoulith is also general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party
chief of state: President THONGLOUN Sisoulith (since 22 March 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister SONEXAY (also spelled SONXAI) Siphandon (since 30 December 2022)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and approved by the National Assemblyelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 22 March 2021 (next to be held in March 2026); prime minister nominated by the president, elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term
most recent election date: 22 March 2021
election results:
2021: THONGLOUN Sisoulith (LPRP) elected president; National Assembly vote - 161-1; PHANKHAM Viphavanh (LPRP) elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 158-3
2016: BOUNNHANG Vorachit (LPRP) elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA; THONGLOUN Sisoulith (LPRP) elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
expected date of next election: March 2026
note: President THONGLOUN Sisoulith is also general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party
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