(KPL) A delegation from the National Election Committee (NEC) visited Attapeu Province to review and encourage preparations for the upcoming elections for the 10th National Assembly and the 5th Provincial People’s Councils.

The delegation was led by Mr. Santiphab Phomvihane, Member of the Party Central Committee and of the NEC, and included Mr. Thongly Sisoulith, Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union.

They were welcomed by Lt. Gen. Vanthong Kongmany, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial Election Committee, and Ms. Minaphone Xaysomphou, Vice President of the Provincial People's Council and Vice Chair of the Provincial Election Committee.

Ms. Minaphone Xaysomphou reported on the completion of the initial preparation phase. This included the official appointment of the Provincial Election Committee, the drafting of operational plans, and the training of key provincial officials on election procedures and documents.

She stated that the province is now preparing to announce the list of candidates and is collecting and verifying data on eligible voters.

Preparations for election materials—including ballot boxes, ballots, candidate biographies, voter certificates, and official badges—are also underway. Provincial officials are providing support to district-level staff to ensure a comprehensive understanding of all election regulations.

Mr. Santiphab Phomvihane urged the provincial election committees to translate the guidance from the recent 12th National Party Congress into concrete actions for a successful election. 

He emphasized that the election should be promoted as a "Big Festival" for the people—a joyous and lawful event. He called for urgent mobilization efforts to encourage full citizen participation, ensuring the election achieves all its objectives.

KPL