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Phankham Viphavanh
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ພັນຄຳ ວິພາວັນ
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Phankham in 2022
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| Prime Minister of Laos | |
| In office 22 March 2021 – 30 December 2022 |
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| President | Thongloun Sisoulith |
| Preceded by | Thongloun Sisoulith |
| Succeeded by | Sonexay Siphandone |
| Vice President of Laos | |
| In office 20 April 2016 – 22 March 2021 |
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| President | Bounnhang Vorachit |
| Preceded by | Bounnhang Vorachit |
| Succeeded by | Pany Yathotou & Bounthong Chitmany |
| Standing Member of the LPRP Secretariat | |
| In office 21 January 2016 – 15 January 2021 |
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| General Secretary | Bounnhang Vorachit |
| Preceded by | Bounnhang Vorachit |
| Succeeded by | Bounthong Chitmany |
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| Born | 14 April 1951 French Protectorate of Laos |
| Political party | People's Revolutionary Party |
| Occupation | politician |
Phankham Viphavanh (Lao: ພັນຄຳ ວິພາວັນ; born on April 14, 1951) is a Laotian politician. He was a very important leader in Laos's main political party, the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. He served as the Prime Minister of Laos from March 2021 until he retired in December 2022.
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Who is Phankham Viphavanh?
Phankham Viphavanh was born in 1951 in what was then called the French Protectorate of Laos. He grew up to become a key figure in the government of Laos. His career involved many different roles, showing his dedication to public service.
Early Steps in Government
Phankham Viphavanh started his journey in government in the early 2000s. From 2003 to 2005, he worked in the prime minister's office. This was a good way for him to learn how the country's top leadership works.
In 2006, he became a member of the ruling party's central group. This group helps make big decisions for the country. After this, he became the governor of Houaphanh province. As governor, he was in charge of leading and managing that specific area of Laos.
Rising Through the Ranks
Phankham Viphavanh continued to gain more important roles. In 2011, he became an even higher leader within the ruling party. He then took on the job of Minister of Education and Sports. In this role, he was responsible for schools, learning, and sports programs across the country.
He also worked to build good relationships with other countries. He was the president of the Lao–Vietnam Friendship Association. This group helps keep strong ties between Laos and Vietnam.
In 2014, he became the Deputy Prime Minister. This meant he was one of the top assistants to the Prime Minister. Then, in April 2016, he was chosen to be the Vice President of Laos. This was a very high position, just below the President.
Becoming Prime Minister
Phankham Viphavanh reached the top of his political career in March 2021. The National Assembly of Laos, which is like the country's parliament, elected him as the Prime Minister of Laos. As Prime Minister, he was the head of the government. He was responsible for leading the country's day-to-day operations and making sure things ran smoothly.
He served as Prime Minister for almost two years. He retired from this important role in December 2022.
See also
In Spanish: Phankham Viphavanh para niños
