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Vice President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic
Flag of Laos.svg
Emblem of Laos.svg
National Emblem
Incumbent
Pany Yathotou
Bounthong Chitmany

since 22 March 2021
  • Executive branch
  • Office of the Vice President
Style His/Her Excellency
Member of
  • LPRP Central Committee
  • LPRP Politburo
  • LPRP Secretariat
  • LPRP Defence Commission
Seat Vientiane
Nominator President
Appointer National Assembly (Laos)
Term length Five years,
renewable once
Formation 24 February 1998
First holder Sisavath Keobounphanh

The Vice President of Laos is a very important political job in Laos. This position was created in 1996. The National Assembly of Laos chooses who becomes the Vice President.

Understanding the Vice President's Role

The Vice President is the second-highest leader in the executive branch of Laos. The executive branch is the part of the government that carries out laws. The Vice President works closely with the President of Laos. They help the President lead the country.

How a Vice President is Chosen

In Laos, the Vice President is elected by the National Assembly. This is like the country's parliament. They serve for five years. They can be chosen again for another term.

Important Duties of the Vice President

The Vice President helps with many tasks. These include:

  • Supporting the President in their duties.
  • Working with different parts of the government.
  • Representing Laos at events.
  • Being ready to take over if the President cannot do their job.

Meet the Vice Presidents of Laos

Here is a list of the people who have held the position of Vice President in Laos.

No. Picture Name
(Born–Died)
Time in Office Political Party President(s)
Started Ended How Long
1
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Sisavath Keobounphanh
Sisavath Keobounphanh
ສີສະຫວາດ ແກ້ວບຸນພັນ
(1928–2020)
1996 1998 2 years Lao People's Revolutionary Party Nouhak Phoumsavanh
2
Udom Khatiya of Laos
Oudom Khattigna
Oudom Khattigna
ອຸດົມ ຂັດຕິຍະ
(1931–1999)
24 February 1998 9 December 1999 1 year, 288 days Lao People's Revolutionary Party Khamtai Siphandon
No one held the position (9 December 1999 – 27 March 2001)
3
Choummaly Sayasone in Russia head pic
Choummaly Sayasone
Choummaly Sayasone
ຈູມມະລີ ໄຊຍະສອນ
(born 1936)
27 March 2001 8 June 2006 5 years, 73 days Lao People's Revolutionary Party Khamtai Siphandon
4
Bounnhang Vorachith 2016 (cropped)
Bounnhang Vorachit
Bounnhang Vorachit
ບຸນຍັງ ວໍລະຈິດ
(born 1937)
8 June 2006 20 April 2016 9 years, 317 days Lao People's Revolutionary Party Choummaly Sayasone
5
Phankham Viphavanh 4th Asia-Pacific Water Summit
Phankham Viphavanh
Phankham Viphavanh
ພັນຄຳ ວິພາວັນ
(born 1951)
20 April 2016 22 March 2021 4 years, 336 days Lao People's Revolutionary Party Bounnhang Vorachith
6
PanyYathotou
Pany Yathotou
Pany Yathotou
ປານີ ຢາທໍ່ຕູ້
(born 1951)
22 March 2021 Current 4 years, 97 days Lao People's Revolutionary Party Thongloun Sisoulith
No image
Bounthong Chitmany
Bounthong Chitmany
ບຸນທອງ ຈິດມະນີ
(born 1948)

Timeline of Vice Presidents

This timeline shows when each Vice President served.

Bounthong Chitmany Pany Yathotou Phankham Viphavanh Bounnhang Vorachit Choummaly Sayasone Oudom Khattigna Sisavath Keobounphanh

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