Laos parliament approves development plans
The inaugural session of the National Assembly’s 8th Legislature ended on 22 April with the approval of the 8th five-year National Social Economic Development Plan for 2016-2020, the 10-year Strategy for 2016-2025, and the 15-year Vision for 2016-2030. The three-day session elected Mr Bounnhang Vorachit as President of the Lao PDR, Mr Phankham Viphavanh as Vice President and Mr Thongloun Sisoulith as Prime Minister, while Ms PanyYathotou was re-elected as President of the National Assembly.
