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(KPL) The Standing Committee of the National Assembly has approved the proposed transfer of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence to the Prime Minister's Office where he will continue to serve as Deputy Prime Minister.
(KPL) The Standing Committee of the National Assembly has approved the proposed transfer of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence to the Prime Minister's Office where he will continue to serve as Deputy Prime Minister.
During the 8th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly on Nov 27, National Assembly Vice President Sounthone Sayachak announced the decision, which was made during an Extraordinary Session of the Standing Committee.
The transfer was proposed by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on Nov 12 , 2024. The premier proposal was subsequently endorsed by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly during its Extraordinary Session on November 25.
The Standing Committee has formally approved the proposed reshuffle, ensuring alignment with the Prime Minister’s recommendations.
The National Assembly also approved the appointment of Lt. Gen. Khamlieng Outhakaysone as new Minister of Defence succeeding Gen. Chansamone Chanyalath.
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