Choummaly Sayasone
Laotian politician, 5th President of Laos
Born
March 6th, 1936
89 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Laos
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Served as the 5th President of Laos from 2006 to 2016. Held key leadership roles in the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, contributing to national policy and governance. Guided the country during a period of economic reforms and focused on issues of development and social welfare. Influenced Lao politics and maintained relations with neighboring countries.
Presidency from 2006 to 2016
Chairman of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party
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