VIENTIANE: The National Assembly (NA) will elect the country’s leaders when members convene for the start of the 10th term on March 23.
The inaugural session will take place over five days from March 23-27 and marks the formal start of the 10th Legislature, setting the tone for the country’s leadership and policy decisions over the next five years.
Head of the National Assembly Secretariat, Amphaivone Lombounpheng, announced the meeting dates on behalf of the National Assembly Standing Committee.
The session will play a central role in shaping the country’s political structure and development path, she said.
The session will open with a report delivered by the National Election Commission on the election results. NA members will review and verify the qualifications of members of the 10th Legislature, completing the transition to the new term.
The main focus of the session will be the election of the President of the National Assembly, followed by the Vice Presidents and members of the Standing Committee. These positions are key to guiding the work of the legislative body.
The NA will also elect the President and Vice President of the State. Members will then elect the Prime Minister, who will propose the structure of the government, including Deputy Prime Ministers and cabinet members, for approval.
In addition, lawmakers will appoint leaders of major state bodies. These include the President of the Supreme People’s Court, the Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy, the President of the State Audit Authority and the President of the State Inspection Authority.
These roles are vital for strengthening governance, justice, and oversight.
Beyond leadership changes, the session will review the government’s draft five-year National Socio-Economic Development Plan for 2026-2030. The plan sets out key goals for economic growth, poverty reduction, and social progress.
Lawmakers will also consider a proposal to build a railway linking Thakhaek in Khammuan province to the Lao-Vietnamese border under a build-operate-transfer model. The rail link with Vietnam would be a huge boost for connectivity, transport, and regional trade.
Several state bodies will present their five-year work plans, while the National Assembly will outline its legislative priorities for the next five years. In total, the session is expected to adopt 19 resolutions.
Amphaivone said members of the public can follow the discussions and share their views through hotline 156 and by email and a mobile app.
These links will be available during office hours until March 27. She invited all sectors of society, including Lao people living abroad
