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Bounnhang Vorachit
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ບຸນຍັງ ວໍລະຈິດ
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Vorachit in 2016
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| General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party | |
| In office 22 January 2016 – 15 January 2021 |
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| Deputy | Phankham Viphavan (Standing Member) |
| Preceded by | Choummaly Sayasone |
| Succeeded by | Thongloun Sisoulith |
| 6th President of Laos | |
| In office 20 April 2016 – 22 March 2021 |
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| Prime Minister | Thongloun Sisoulith |
| Vice President | Phankham Viphavanh |
| Preceded by | Choummaly Sayasone |
| Succeeded by | Thongloun Sisoulith |
| 4th Vice President of Laos | |
| In office 8 June 2006 – 20 April 2016 |
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| President | Choummaly Sayasone |
| Preceded by | Choummaly Sayasone |
| Succeeded by | Phankham Viphavanh |
| 1st Standing Member of the LPRP Secretariat | |
| In office 8 June 2006 – 21 January 2016 |
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| General Secretary | Choummaly Sayasone |
| Preceded by | Post established |
| Succeeded by | Phankham Viphavanh |
| 14th Prime Minister of Laos | |
| In office 27 March 2001 – 8 June 2006 |
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| President | Khamtai Siphandon |
| Preceded by | Sisavath Keobounphanh |
| Succeeded by | Bouasone Bouphavanh |
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 6 August 1999 – 27 March 2001 |
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| Prime Minister | Sisavath Keobounphanh |
| Preceded by | Khamphoui Keoboualapha |
| Succeeded by | Soukanh Mahalath |
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| Born | 15 August 1937 Savannakhet, French Protectorate of Laos |
| Political party | Lao People's Revolutionary Party (1955–present) |
| Spouse | Khammeung Vorachit |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Laos |
| Branch/service |  LPAF |
| Rank |  Colonel |
Bounnhang Vorachit (Lao: ບຸນຍັງ ວໍລະຈິດ) was born on August 15, 1937. He is a very important politician from Laos. He served as the top leader of Laos, holding the titles of General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and President of Laos. He held these important roles from 2016 until 2021.
Early Life and Training
Bounnhang Vorachit joined the Pathet Lao movement in 1951. This group was fighting for Laos's independence. He worked in the propaganda department, sharing information with the public.
In 1956, he started working with the fighting troops. He went to Vietnam to study from 1958 to 1961. After his studies, he returned to Laos. He helped prepare for a big victory in Luang Namtha Province in 1962.
After this success, he went back to Vietnam. There, he studied at a military college. In 1964, he returned to Laos again. He took on more leadership roles in different provinces.
In 1978, he went to Vietnam one more time to study political ideas. By 1981, he was a political leader in the armed forces. He also served as the Governor of Savannakhet Province until 1996.
Rising in Politics
Bounnhang Vorachit became Deputy Prime Minister in 1996. This was a very important step in his political career. He also led the cooperation committee between Laos and Vietnam.
From 1999 to 2001, he served as the Minister of Finance of Laos. This meant he was in charge of the country's money. In 2001, he became the Prime Minister of Laos.
His strong connections with Vietnam were very important. He had trained there and studied socialist ideas. These experiences helped shape his political views.
Leading Laos
In 2006, Bounnhang Vorachit became the Vice President of Laos. He worked alongside the President, Choummaly Sayasone. He held this position for many years.
In 2016, he was chosen to be the General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. This made him the most powerful leader in Laos. He also became the President of Laos in the same year.
Bounnhang Vorachit is married to Khammeung Vorachit. They have five children together, three sons and two daughters. One of his daughters, Bounkham Vorachit, also became a member of a key political committee.
In 2021, Bounnhang Vorachit stepped down from his leadership roles. Thongloun Sisoulith took over as the new General Secretary.
See also
In Spanish: Bounnhang Vorachith para niños
