(KPL) The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and attended by Deputy Prime Ministers, cabinet members, representatives of ministries and state agencies, and provincial leaders via video conference.

Mr. Khengkham Keonhouchan, Deputy Minister and Deputy Head of the Prime Minister’s Office, briefed the media on the meeting’s key outcomes following the two-day session on September 22–23.

Despite challenging international and domestic conditions, including heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides, the government maintained political stability and social order while implementing priority tasks.

State revenue collection reached 78% of the annual plan, while expenditure execution stood at 56%. Average inflation was recorded at 7.7%. More than 11,000 workers secured legal employment opportunities domestically and overseas, representing 174% of the monthly target.

Authorities also strengthened measures to contain African Swine Fever (ASF) in six provinces, launched the 2026–2027 academic year, reviewed the 2025–2026 high school graduation examinations, maintained seasonal disease prevention and restored roads and highways damaged by natural disasters.

The government approved in principle several strategic plans and draft laws, including the 2026–2030 National Action Plans on Gender Equality, Mothers and Children, and the Elimination of Violence against Women and Children.

It also approved the draft National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026–2035 and Satellite Development and Utilisation Strategy 2026–2035. In the legal sector, the meeting approved revised drafts of the Laws on Electricity and Minerals, as well as the merger of the Laws on Health Insurance and Social Security into a single law. Guidelines on administrative management and sectoral responsibilities at the sub-district (taseng) level were also endorsed.

Looking ahead to October, Prime Minister Sonexay instructed ministries and local administrations to focus on strengthening public security, combating online scams, drug trafficking, armed robbery and traffic accidents, and improving revenue collection and expenditure management.

The government was also instructed to accelerate preparations for reports to be submitted to the 2nd Ordinary Session of the 10th National Assembly, including the 2026 Socio-Economic Development Plan, State Budget and Monetary Plan, together with targets for 2027.

Other priorities include completing key executive decrees, strengthening agricultural recovery following floods, investigating the causes of ASF outbreaks and developing assistance measures for affected pig farmers.

The government will also prepare nationwide activities for National Teachers’ Day on October 7 and continue implementing the 10th Five-Year Public Health Development Plan for 2026–2030.

Prime Minister Sonexay called on ministries and local authorities to translate the government’s decisions into concrete action plans with clear responsibilities, deadlines and measurable results.

KPL