Thongloun Sisoulith speaks after being re-elected as President of Laos in Vientiane, Laos, March 23, 2026. The first session of the 10th Lao National Assembly elected Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, as President of Laos on Monday. Sonexay Siphandone, a politburo member of the LPRP's Central Committee, was elected Prime Minister. The session also elected the Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Vice Presidents of the National Assembly. (Lao News Agency/Handout via Xinhua)

VIENTIANE, March 23 (Xinhua) -- The Lao National Assembly's 10th legislature opened its inaugural session on Monday, convening top leaders and representatives from across the country to set the agenda for key national priorities.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, President of the Lao National Assembly (NA) Xaysomphone Phomvihane highlighted the session's focus on electing key state leaders and addressing major national priorities.

Xaysomphone outlined the 10th legislature's priorities during its inaugural session, highlighting five years of progress and an ambitious agenda for 2026-2030.

Reviewing the previous term, he noted that the country has maintained firm political stability, safeguarded national sovereignty, and achieved consistent economic growth. Key milestones included the streamlined restructuring of state apparatus and a significant 2025 constitutional amendment, which enhanced the effectiveness of governance and the rule of law.

During the session, Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, was elected President of Laos. Sonexay Siphandone, a politburo member of the LPRP's Central Committee, was elected Prime Minister. The session also elected the Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Vice Presidents of the National Assembly.

Scheduled for March 23 to 27, the session allows lawmakers to review and approve major national agendas, including legislative plans, development strategies, and institutional frameworks for the new term. The session is expected to adopt 19 resolutions, setting the stage for continued stability and sustainable development in Laos. ■

President of the Lao National Assembly (NA) Xaysomphone Phomvihane (front, R) congratulates President Thongloun Sisoulith (front, L) in Vientiane, Laos, March 23, 2026. The first session of the 10th Lao National Assembly elected Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, as President of Laos on Monday. Sonexay Siphandone, a politburo member of the LPRP's Central Committee, was elected Prime Minister. The session also elected the Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Vice Presidents of the National Assembly. (Lao News Agency/Handout via Xinhua)

Sonexay Siphandone speaks after being re-elected as Prime Minister of Laos in Vientiane, Laos, March 23, 2026. The first session of the 10th Lao National Assembly elected Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, as President of Laos on Monday. Sonexay Siphandone, a politburo member of the LPRP's Central Committee, was elected Prime Minister. The session also elected the Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Vice Presidents of the National Assembly. (Lao News Agency/Handout via Xinhua)

President of the Lao National Assembly (NA) Xaysomphone Phomvihane (front, R) congratulates Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone (front, L) in Vientiane, Laos, March 23, 2026. The first session of the 10th Lao National Assembly elected Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, as President of Laos on Monday. Sonexay Siphandone, a politburo member of the LPRP's Central Committee, was elected Prime Minister. The session also elected the Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Vice Presidents of the National Assembly. (Lao News Agency/Handout via Xinhua)