Accra:Minister and Head of the Prime Minister's Office Buakhong Nammavong presented a draft law aiming to streamline state administration during the National Assembly's second ordinary session of the 10th Legislature. The session was chaired by National Assembly Vice-President Sounthone Xayachack.

According to Lao News Agency, the proposed revisions are designed to align government operations with the resolutions of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, the revised 2025 Constitution, the 2025 Law on Local Administration, and the 2026-2030 National Socio-Economic Development Plan.

The changes reflect ongoing efforts to restructure institutions, reduce overlapping responsibilities, and consolidate state agencies for a more systematic and efficient administrative structure. A significant aspect of the proposal includes integrating the Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, the National Geographic Department, and the National Archives Department under the Prime Minister's Office to enhance coordination and streamline operations.

The revised draft retains eight chapters and comprises 37 articles, with 21 articles revised and 16 remaining unchanged. It addresses general provisions, the rights and duties of the Government and its leadership, the operations of the Prime Minister's Office, the organization of ministries and equivalent agencies, government meetings, working procedures, and final provisions.

Additionally, the amendments clarify responsibilities and coordination mechanisms between the Government and other state institutions, including the National Assembly, the President, the courts, the Public Prosecutor, the State Audit, and local administrations.

Since the establishment of the Lao PDR, the Law on Government has undergone several revisions. The latest draft reflects recent constitutional and institutional changes, aiming to provide a clearer legal framework for executive administration, improve coordination between central and local authorities, and strengthen the efficiency and accountability of state operations.

The draft is currently under consideration by the National Assembly, where lawmakers will review its provisions and provide feedback during the session.