Vientiane (VNA) – The first session of Laos’ 10th National Assembly (NA), scheduled for March 23-27, will deliberate and approve a range of fundamental national issues in accordance with the Constitution and relevant laws, a senior Lao official said.
As reported by the Lao News Agency KPL, speaking at a press briefing on March 18, Amphayvone Lombounpheng, Head of the NA Office and member of the Party Central Committee, confirmed that the five-day session will formally launch the 10th NA term and address a wide range of fundamental national priorities.
The session will open with a report from the National Election Committee on the outcome of the recent general elections, followed by the official certification of elected members.
A central focus of the session will be the election and approval of key state leadership positions, including NA President and Vice Presidents, President and Vice President of Laos, Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Ministers.
Key appointments will extend to the judiciary and oversight bodies, including the President of the Supreme People’s Court, the Prosecutor General, and heads of the State Audit Organisation and State Inspection Authority.
Beyond personnel decisions, the legislature will review and approve major strategic frameworks, including the 10th National Socio-Economic Development Plan for 2026–2030. Lawmakers will also consider a government report on the proposed railway project linking Thakhek in Khammouane Province to the Mu Gia border with Vietnam under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model.
Additional agenda items include five-year strategic plans for judicial and state oversight institutions, as well as legislative development and amendment plans for the new NA term.
The inaugural session is expected to adopt a total of 19 resolutions./.
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