(KPL) The 11th Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) convened an extraordinary plenary session on 24 November 2025, chaired by Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith. The meeting brought together Central Committee members, as well as Party secretaries from provinces, ministries and mass organisations.

Leaders noted that regional and global developments remain fluid and difficult to predict. Despite this, the Central Committee said it has continued to prioritise efforts to address urgent national issues, including:

Managing risks related to inflation, exchange rates and commodity prices

Promoting commercial production

Responding to the impacts of natural disasters

Tackling social problems and negative phenomena

The Committee reported that these efforts have contributed to positive progress and strengthened the country’s development momentum.

The session takes place as Laos pushes forward with the implementation of the 11th Party Congress Resolution, the 9th Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan, and resolutions from provincial and ministerial Party Congresses.

It also comes as the country prepares major commemorations, including: the 50th anniversary of National Day on 2 December and the 105th birthday of President Kaysone Phomvihane. 

Officials say these activities are part of building momentum toward the 12th Party Congress, scheduled for early 2026.

Delegates will review and finalise major documents that will be submitted to the upcoming congress, including: The Party’s Third Political Programme

The Political Report, the 10th Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan

Amendments to the Party Statute, the session will also conduct an end-of-term review of the political performance and collective leadership of the Central Committee.

In his address, Mr Thongloun stressed the strategic importance of the documents under review, stating they will serve as the foundation for Party and state leadership in the years ahead.

He urged members to carry out thorough analysis and provide objective, practical recommendations to ensure the documents are accurate, aligned with national needs, and ready for adoption at the 12th Party Congress.

KPL