The closing session was chaired by Mr. Sonexay Siphandone, President of the National Assembly, and attended by senior Party and State leaders, former leaders, National Assembly members, Cabinet members, foreign diplomats and representatives of international organisations.
At a press briefing following the session, Mr. Bounchan Sivongphanh, Vice President of the National Assembly, outlined the main outcomes of the 17-day meeting, including legislative revisions, government reports and resolutions aimed at strengthening national governance and development.
The Assembly adopted eight laws, comprising one new law and seven revised laws. The newly adopted Law on Deposit Protection received 96.31% approval.
The seven revised laws cover combating and preventing cybercrime, alcohol control, road traffic, Lao People’s Army officers, public security forces, civil aviation and the Government. Their approval rates ranged from 90.96% to 99.39%.
During the session, the Prime Minister and 11 Cabinet ministers also responded to questions from Assembly members on key national issues, including socio-economic challenges, public debt, fuel prices and state governance.
On socio-economic and fiscal matters, the Assembly approved the Government’s 2026 Socio-Economic Development Plan, State Budget Plan, Monetary Plan and action roadmap for 2027, with 99.39% approval.
Lawmakers also endorsed reports on state auditing and inspection, judicial performance and the National Assembly’s work programme. The resolution on the State Audit Organization’s performance and the audit of the 2025 State Budget execution received 96.91% approval, while the resolution on the State Inspection Authority’s 2026 report and work direction for 2027 received 99.38%.
Resolutions concerning the Office of the Supreme People’s Prosecutor and the People’s Supreme Court received 98.78% and 97.56% approval, respectively. The National Assembly’s 2026 work report and 2027 work plan were approved unanimously.
The Assembly also approved, with 97.51% support, the list of prohibited narcotic drugs, controlled drugs and precursor chemicals.
The session concluded with the adoption of key legislative and policy measures intended to strengthen the country’s legal framework, improve public administration and support the implementation of national development priorities.