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Choummaly Sayasone
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ຈູມມະລີ ໄຊຍະສອນ
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Sayasone in 2015
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| General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party | |
| In office 21 March 2006 – 22 January 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Khamtai Siphandone (as Chairman) |
| Succeeded by | Bounnhang Vorachith |
| 5th President of Laos | |
| In office 8 June 2006 – 20 April 2016 |
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| Prime Minister | Bouasone Bouphavanh Thongsing Thammavong |
| Vice President | Bounnhang Vorachith |
| Preceded by | Khamtai Siphandon |
| Succeeded by | Bounnhang Vorachith |
| 3rd Vice President of Laos | |
| In office 27 March 2001 – 8 June 2006 |
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| President | Khamtai Siphandon |
| Preceded by | Oudom Khattigna |
| Succeeded by | Bounnhang Vorachith |
| Minister of National Defence | |
| In office 15 August 1991 – 27 March 2001 |
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| Prime Minister | Bounnhang Vorachith Sisavath Keobounphanh Khamtai Siphandon |
| Preceded by | Khamtai Siphandon |
| Succeeded by | Douangchay Phichit |
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| Born | 6 March 1936 Attapeu, French Protectorate of Laos, French Indochina |
| Political party |  Lao People's Revolutionary Party |
| Spouse | Keosaychay Sayasone (m. 1993; died 2021) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Laos |
Lieutenant General Choummaly Sayasone (born 6 March 1936) is a Laotian politician. He was the top leader of Laos for many years. From 2006 to 2016, he served as the General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP). During the same time, he was also the President of Laos.
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Choummaly Sayasone's Life and Career
Choummaly Sayasone was born in a place called Attapeu in Laos. He began his political career by joining the Politburo in 1991. The Politburo is a very important group of leaders in the LPRP.
Early Roles in Government
From 1991 to 2001, Choummaly Sayasone worked as the Minister of Defence. This means he was in charge of the country's military and protection. After that, he became the third Vice President of Laos. He held this position from 2001 to 2006.
Becoming the Leader of Laos
On March 21, 2006, Choummaly Sayasone was chosen as the General Secretary of the LPRP. This made him the main leader of Laos. He took over from Khamtai Siphandone. A few months later, on June 8, 2006, he also became the 6th President of Laos.
Re-election and Retirement
In March 2011, he was re-elected as the LPRP's General Secretary. This happened at the 9th LPRP Congress. In June 2011, he was also re-elected as President of Laos. He decided to retire from his leadership roles in January 2016. Bounnhang Vorachit was chosen to take his place as General Secretary.
Personal Incident
In April 2021, Choummaly Sayasone and his family were on a boat in Nam Ngum Lake. A storm caused the boat to capsize. Though there were worries he might not have survived, he was safe. Sadly, nine other people died in the accident, including his wife, Keosaychay Sayasone, and his son.
Awards and Honors
Choummaly Sayasone has received special awards from other countries. These awards recognize his work and leadership.
See also
In Spanish: Choummaly Sayasone para niños
