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Lao NA approves series of personnel adjustments

The Standing Committee of the 9th Lao National Assembly (NA) approved a host of personnel adjustments at its monthly regular meeting on December 30.
Lao NA approves series of personnel adjustments ảnh 1Lao NA President Xaysomphone Phomvihane, who chairs the meeting. (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) - The Standing Committee of the 9thLao National Assembly (NA) approved a host of personnel adjustments at its monthlyregular meeting on December 30.

The adjustments were made at the proposal of Prime MinisterSonexay Siphandone.

Accordingly, Minister of Finance Bounchom Oubonpasert,Minister of Public Works and Transport Viengsavath Siphandone, and Minister ofEnergy and Mines Daovong Phonkeo were transferred to new positions in theprovinces of Savannakhet, Luang Namtha, and Salavan, respectively.

Officials replacing them were also appointed,including Governor of Savannakhet Santiphap Phomvihane as the new financeminister, and Governor of Salavan Phonxay Sayasone as the new energy and minesminister./.
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