(16-10-2026, Vientiane)
A Joint courtesy call by the Heads of ASEAN Missions based in Vientiane to congratulate H.E. Mr. Saleumxay KOMMASITH on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, was held at 10:30 a.m. on 16 October 2026 (Friday) at the Prime Minister’s Office in Vientiane.
The event was led by H.E. U Aung Ko, Ambassador of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the Lao PDR, in his capacity as the rotating Chair of the ASEAN Consultative Meeting (ACM) in Vientiane. The Heads of ASEAN Missions and Chargés d’Affaires of ASEAN Embassies, together with H.E. Mr. Phongsavanh SISOULATH, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR and Senior Official (SOM) Leader for ASEAN, as well as senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, attended the event.
In his congratulatory remarks delivered on behalf of the Heads of ASEAN Missions in his capacity as the rotating Chair of the ASEAN Consultative Meeting, the Myanmar Ambassador conveyed the ASEAN Missions’ warm congratulations to H.E. Mr. Saleumxay KOMMASITH on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Lao PDR. He expressed confidence that the Prime Minister’s vision, extensive diplomatic experience, proven capabilities and longstanding international experience would enable him to further advance the interests of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, the Government and the people of the Lao PDR. He further expressed their firm conviction that, under the Prime Minister’s able and visionary leadership, the Lao PDR would achieve success in the implementation the resolutions of the 12th National Party Congress and the Five-year National Socio-Economic Development Plan (2026-2030). He also expressed confidence in the Prime Minister’s vision and ability to successfully guide the country through its anticipated graduation from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) status by the end of 2026 and the ensuing transition period. The Ambassador also expressed their deep appreciation for the continuous support rendered by various relevant ministries and agencies of the Lao Government to the ASEAN Missions and also for their facilitations and close collaboration in ensuring the successful implementation of the ASEAN Consultative Meeting’s activities. He reaffirmed the commitments of the ASEAN Missions to continuing their close and active cooperation with the Lao PDR in consolidating existing bilateral relations and multi-faceted cooperation between Lao PDR and respective ASEAN countries as well as promoting regional peace, stability and development, and advancing the ASEAN Community-building process, and pursuing ASEAN’s shared goals and aspirations.
In response, the Prime Minister of the Lao PDR expressed his sincere appreciation for the Heads of ASEAN Missions for their collective courtesy call and congratulatory gesture. He also thanked the ASEAN Heads of States and Governments for their congratulatory messages and warm wishes conveyed to him on his recent appointment. He also, through ASEAN Heads of Missions, conveyed his cordial greetings and best wishes to the leaders of the ASEAN member states. He expressed his deep appreciations for the continued support extended by ASEAN Member States to the Lao PDR. He further reaffirmed that the various Ministries of the Lao Government would continue to work closely with the ASEAN Missions and that, in his capacity as Prime Minister, he would maintain close engagements with ASEAN Member States in further advancing the ASEAN Community-building process and pursing ASEAN common goals.
At the conclusion of the event, the Heads of ASEAN Missions presented a congratulatory floral arrangement and a painting to the Prime Minister of the Lao PDR.
