The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the National Assembly, the President, the Government, and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front announce: Member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, President of the Lao National Assembly Xaysomphone Phomvihane passed away on August 8 at the age of 70.

Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane was a key leader of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party; a figure who made significant contributions to the Lao revolutionary cause, as well as in the protection, construction, and development of Laos. He was also a leader with an important role in inheriting, fostering, and developing the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.

The passing of Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane is a great loss for Laos and the Vietnam-Laos relationship.

Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane

To express condolences for Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane and stemming from the special Vietnam-Laos relationship, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the National Assembly, the President, the Government, and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front have decided to hold a national mourning for Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane for 2 days, from August 10-11.

During this time, agencies and offices nationwide and Vietnamese representative offices abroad will fly flags at half-mast with mourning bands as prescribed; public entertainment and recreational activities will not be organized.