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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 April 14, 1951) is an important politician from Laos. He has held many high-ranking positions in his country's government. He was the Prime Minister of Laos, which is like being the head of the government, from March 2021 until December 2022.
Who is Phankham Viphavanh?
Phankham Viphavanh was born on April 14, 1951. He is a member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. This is the main political party in Laos. He has been part of the Politburo and the Executive Committee. These are important leadership groups within the party.
His Journey in Government
Phankham Viphavanh has had a long career in public service. He started as a deputy minister in the prime minister's office. This was from 2003 to 2005.
Key Roles and Achievements
- In 2006, he was elected to the eighth Party Central Committee.
- He then became the governor of Houaphanh province.
- In 2011, he was elected to the Politburo. This is a very high-ranking position.
- He also served as the Minister of Education and Sports.
- He was the president of the Lao–Vietnam Friendship Association. This group helps keep good relations between Laos and Vietnam.
- In 2014, he became the Deputy Prime Minister of Laos.
- In April 2016, he was elected as the Vice President of Laos.
- Most recently, he served as the Prime Minister of Laos. He was elected by the National Assembly of Laos in March 2021. He held this role until December 2022.
See also
In Spanish: Phankham Viphavanh para niños
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