Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane passes away

Xaysomphone Phomvihane Lao National Assembly national mourning Laos Vietnam-Laos relations

Xaysomphone Phomvihane, President of the National Assembly of Laos and a member of the Politburo of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, passed away on August 8, 2026, at the age of 70. The cause of death was reported as severe vasculitis.

In response to his passing, the Lao government has declared a five-day national mourning period from August 9 to August 13, 2026. The official funeral service is scheduled to take place on August 13 at the That Luang Esplanade in Vientiane.

To express condolences, a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man is scheduled to travel to Vientiane on August 9 to pay respects. Phomvihane was noted for his extensive leadership experience and his significant contributions to the development of Laos and the strengthening of relations between Laos and Vietnam.

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Dao Van Nhan · Hanoi Capital Command · Lao People's Revolutionary Party · Mai Dịch Cemetery · National Assembly of Laos · National Assembly of Vietnam · Nguyen Tây Nam · That Luang Esplanade · Tran Thanh Man · Vietnam · Vietnam Ministry of Defense · Vietnam Rubber Group

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[● 6 SOURCES] The cause of death was severe vasculitis. soha.vn · en.baoquocte.vn · sputniknews.cn · www.antaranews.com · fr.vietnamplus.vn · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Xaysomphone Phomvihane served as the President of the National Assembly. soha.vn · sputniknews.cn · www.antaranews.com · en.vietnamplus.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Laos has declared a five-day national mourning period from August 9 to 13, 2026. soha.vn · en.baoquocte.vn · sputniknews.cn · www.antaranews.com · fr.vietnamplus.vn · +1 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Xaysomphone Phomvihane passed away on August 8, 2026, at 11:18 AM. soha.vn · en.baoquocte.vn · sputniknews.cn · zh.vietnamplus.vn · www.antaranews.com · +3 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man will lead a delegation to Laos on August 9 to pay respects. en.baoquocte.vn · zh.vietnamplus.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn · baochinhphu.vn · tuoitre.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Xaysomphone Phomvihane was the son of Lao President Kaysone Phomvihane. sputniknews.cn
[● 5 SOURCES] The official funeral service will be held on August 13 at That Luang Esplanade. soha.vn · en.baoquocte.vn · sputniknews.cn · www.antaranews.com · baochinhphu.vn
[● 6 SOURCES] Xaysomphone Phomvihane was 70 years old. soha.vn · en.baoquocte.vn · sputniknews.cn · www.antaranews.com · fr.vietnamplus.vn · +1 more