Vientiane:The Vientiane People's Council has commenced its second ordinary session, which will span four days from November 10 to 13. The session is presided over by Dr. Athsaphangthong Siphandone, President of the Vientiane People's Council, and attended by prominent figures including Sililadthongsin Thongpheng, Chairman of the Vientiane Administration Committee, members of the National Assembly from Constituency 1, provincial council members, and senior officials from various government agencies.
According to Lao News Agency, in his opening remarks, Dr. Athsaphangthong highlighted that the session will focus on evaluating the socio-economic development plan and state budget for the first nine months of 2026. Additionally, it will review projections for the entire year and set development targets and priorities for 2027.
The council members are tasked with assessing the progress of the National Agenda for rural development and poverty eradication, which includes the implementation of related action plans and projects in Vientiane. Urban development is also a crucial topic, with a focus on master plan survey and design projects for the districts of Naxaithong, Hadxayfong, and Pakngum.
Furthermore, the session will address issues impacting daily life, such as solid waste management, mineral resource oversight, and educational challenges. Special attention will be given to school dropout rates, teacher shortages, and education services in suburban districts like Sangthong and Pakngum.
Members will deliberate on three proposed municipal regulations related to accommodation operator and guest responsibilities, urban parking facility management and development, and the creation and management of an Emergency Relief Fund. Additionally, revisions to existing regulations on land valuation and urban and suburban order maintenance are on the agenda.
The session will also include reviews of 2026 performance reports and 2027 plans from several organizations, including the Vientiane People's Council, Central Region Audit Organization 1, Vientiane State Inspection Authority, People's Prosecutor's Office, and People's Court, along with reports on court judgment enforcement. The Lao Front for National Development will present its assessment of the 5th Vientiane People's Council's performance.
Throughout the session, National Assembly and council members will engage in questioning the Vientiane Administration Committee and relevant departments on public concerns, aiming to seek explanations and propose solutions to enhance governance, public services, and living conditions in the capital.