Vientiane: The Cabinet Meeting for April 2025 was held on April 24 under the leadership of Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Ministers, government officials, and ministry representatives in person, while provincial and Vientiane Capital leaders participated via video conference.
According to Lao News Agency, the meeting focused on reviewing the country's current situation in April and outlining strategic directions for May 2025. The two-day session, running from April 24-25, brought together participants to deliberate on several crucial matters. These included the assessment of April's national performance and plans for May, the celebration of Lao New Year 2568, progress on the three-build directives, and the national development plan for 2025-2030. Additionally, discussions included a draft Decree on the Commodity Production Fund, a draft Law on Cultivation, a draft National Climate Change Adaptation Plan, a draft Vision to 2040, and a watershed Land Use Management Plan for 2025-2030.
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone highlighted ongoing instability in the regional and global landscape, noting challenges such as the United States' recent hike in import tariffs, which has intensified global economic volatility. He acknowledged that Laos is affected by these impacts and announced the formation of a special government committee to identify strategies to mitigate both current and future repercussions on livelihoods and national development.
The Prime Minister also referenced recent natural disasters, including earthquakes in Myanmar, forest fires, and disease outbreaks, as pressing challenges requiring vigilance and coordinated response. In his closing remarks, Prime Minister Sonexay called on all officials to actively contribute to discussions by offering concise, evidence-based recommendations. He emphasized the importance of collaboration and focused dialogue to ensure the meeting achieves its objectives and contributes to the nation's development goals.