VIENTIANE (Xinhua): The inaugural session of the Lao National Assembly's 10th legislature concluded on Friday, with top leaders discussing and adopting key national priorities.
The closing ceremony, chaired by President of the Lao National Assembly Xaysomphone Phomvihane, was attended by Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and president of Laos, along with other senior officials, according to Lao National TV on Friday.
The five-day session, held from Monday to Friday, marked the formal commencement of the new legislative term and a significant moment in the country's political calendar.
In his closing remarks, Xaysomphone said the session had officially launched the new term while addressing a wide range of key national issues.
Proceedings began with a report from the National Election Committee on the outcome of the recent general elections, followed by the certification of elected members.
During the session, lawmakers reviewed and approved key strategic frameworks, including the 10th National Socio-Economic Development Plan for 2026-2030 and a government proposal for a railway linking Khammuan province to the Vietnam border under a Build-Operate-Transfer model.
The session underscores Laos' ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and advance its long-term development strategy. -- Xinhua
