Vientiane: A handover ceremony for financial contributions supporting the convening of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party was held on January 5, 2025, at the Prime Minister's Office. The Congress is scheduled to take place from January 6-8, 2025, in Vientiane Capital.
According to Lao News Agency, the funds were officially received by Mr. Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Budget and Administration Committee, on behalf of the government. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Ministers, the Deputy Head of the Office of the Prime Minister, the Deputy Minister of Finance, representatives of the Party Central Committee Office, and other relevant officials.
Contributing entities included the Lao Telecom Group, which provided 1.2 billion kip, handed over by Mr. Souphonh Chanthavixay, Director General of Lao Telecom Group. Additionally, the Agricultural Promotion Bank Limited contributed 1 billion kip, presented by Mr. Philavanh Somphamixay, Director of the Agricultural Promotion Bank Limited.
During the ceremony, Mr. Saleumxay Kommasith, on behalf of the government and the Budget and Administration Committee, expressed appreciation to the contributing organizations for their support. He emphasized that these contributions are crucial for ensuring the smooth and successful organization of the 12th National Party Congress in accordance with its objectives.
He also assured that all funds received will be managed and utilized appropriately, strictly adhering to their intended purposes, to maximize effectiveness and overall benefit.