Laos celebrates 100th anniversary of President Khamtay Siphandone's birth


A guide explains a photo to President Thongloun Sisoulith (centre, left) and other senior government leaders attending an exhibition at the Kaysone Phomvihane Museum on Feb 7, 2024. - VT

VIENTIANE: President Thongloun Sisoulith, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone​ and other government leaders on Wednesday (Feb 7) attended an event to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of President Khamtay Siphandone and reflect on his virtues and his outstanding achievements for the nation and all Lao people.

Speaking at the event, Vice President Bounthong Chitmany said that on this momentous occasion the Party and state and Lao citizens recalled and praised the great virtues of the president and his untiring dedication to the liberation and self-determination of his country.

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