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New Planning and Investment Minister Takes Office
May 3rd, 2016 | 09:17 AM | 1650 views
VIENTIANE, LAOS
New Minister of Planning and Investment Mr Souphanh Keominsay, who was the former governor of Savannakhet, has taken office replacing Mr Somdy Keoduangdy who was assigned to be the new Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
An official ceremony for the assumption of the office was held at the Ministry of Planning and Investment on April 28 in the presence of new Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith, representatives from Party Central, deputy ministers, leading committees and relevant officials.
Prime Minister Thongloun praised the previous achievements of the ministry during Mr Somdy’s term which solved many challenging problems of the Ministry of Planning and Investment. He also expressed his belief that Mr Souphanh Keominsay would continue to effectively implement the work of the ministry.
Prime Minster Thongloun urged staff, civil servants and officials of the Ministry of Planning and Investment to maintain the existing unity and work with a high degree of responsibility to graduate country from Least Developed Country status and move it forward to civilization.
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courtesy of KPL NEWS AGENCY
by Vinnaly
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