(KPL) The Central Committee of the Party and State held a ceremony on 20 November 2025 to award commemorative medals to former and senior leaders in recognition of their contributions to the nation. The event was attended by past and present leaders and representatives from relevant institutions.

The ceremony marks the 50th anniversary of the Lao people’s victory in the national democratic revolution and honours the achievements and sacrifices of President Kaysone Phomvihane, President Souphanouvong, revolutionary leaders, heroes, cadres, party members, and citizens of all ethnic groups who fought for national liberation and the establishment of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on 2 December 1975.

Comrade Vilayvong Boudakham, Member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Head of the Party Central Organisation Committee, presented Presidential Decrees No. 242, 243, and 244, dated 17 November 2025, authorising the awarding of the 50th Anniversary Medal to senior Party and State leaders for their outstanding achievements and contributions to national protection and development.

Medal Recipients

The highest honours were awarded to:

Comrade Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Party

Comrade Choummaly Sayasone, former General Secretary of the Party

Comrade Bounnhang Vorachith, former General Secretary of the Party

Additional recipients of the 50th Anniversary of the Founding of the Lao PDR Medal include:

1. Ms Pany Yathotou, Politburo member, Vice President

2. Mr Bounthong Chitmani, Politburo member, Permanent Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Vice President

3. Mr Xaysomphone Phomvihane, Politburo member, President of the National Assembly

4. Mr Sonexay Siphandone, Politburo member, Prime Minister

5. General Chansamone Chanyalath, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister

6. Mr Khamphan Phommatak, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of a Party Central Committee body

7. Mr Sinlavong Khoutphaythoun, Politburo member, Chairman of the Lao Front for National Construction

8. General Kikeo Khaykhamphithoun, Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister

9. General Vilay Lakhamfong, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Public Security

10. Ms Sisay Ludethmounsone, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Party Central Organisation Commission

11. Mr Saleumxay Kommasith, Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister

12. Comrade Thongsing Thammavong, former Politburo member

13. Comrade Phankham Viphavan, former Politburo member

14. Comrade Asang Laoly, former Politburo member

15. Comrade Somsavat Lengsavat, former Politburo member

16. Comrade Chansy Phosikham, former Politburo member

Additional Medal Recipients

Eight further leaders at various levels were also awarded commemorative medals:

1. Comrade Khamphan Phayyavong, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Party Central Propaganda Committee

2. Comrade Anouphat Tunalom, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, President of the Vientiane Capital Council

3. Comrade Thongsalith Mangnomek, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Education and Sports

4. Ms Sounthone Sayachak, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Vice President of the National Assembly

5. Ms Viengthong Siphandone, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, President of the Supreme People’s Court

6. Senior Lieutenant General Sengnuan Sayalath, former Secretary of the Party Central Committee, President of the Lao National Veterans Union

7. Major General Somkeo Silavong, former Secretary of the Party Central Committee

8. Comrade Sombath Yaliher, former Secretary of the Party Central Committee

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